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JAMB Chemistry 2009 Question 49

Question 49

Hydrocarbons

The simplest branched-chain hydrocarbon is

  1. A.ethane
  2. B.ethene
  3. C.propane
  4. D.butane
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Answer: D (butane)

Explanation

A branch needs at least four carbons: 2-methylpropane is an isomer of butane.