JAMB Chemistry 2002 Question 32

Question 32

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

The number of isomers formed by C6H14 is

  1. A.4
  2. B.5
  3. C.2
  4. D.3
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Answer: B (5)

Explanation

Hexane has five structural isomers: hexane, 2-methylpentane, 3-methylpentane, 2,2-dimethylbutane and 2,3-dimethylbutane.