BIOCHEMISTRY
ISOMERS
Question
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How many isomers exist for C5H12?
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pentane – C5H12 has 3 isomers. They are Normal pentane, Iso pentane and Neo pentane.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pentane (C5H12) is an organic compound with five carbon atoms. Pentane has three structural isomers that are n-pentane, Iso-pentane (methyl butane), and neopentane (dimethylpropane).
Detailed explanation-3: -The molecular formula of pentane is C5H12. The five carbon present in the pentane can be rearranged in three distinct ways to form the three structural isomers of pentane.
Detailed explanation-4: -Total no. of stereoisomers = [ 2(n-1)-2(n/2-1/2)] + 2(n/2-1/2)]
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