JAMB Chemistry 1997 Question 44

Question 44

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

CH3CH2—C(CH3)2—CH3
How many more isomers of the compound above can be obtained?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.5
  2. B.4
  3. C.3
  4. D.2
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Answer: B (4)

Explanation

The compound is 2,2-dimethylbutane, C6H14. Hexane has five structural isomers in all, so there are four others.