AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

ISOMERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many structural isomers does pentane have?
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: There are three structural isomers present for 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: -Hence, Pentane can have a total of 3 structural isomers, (i.e.) namely, n-pentane, isopentane and neopentane.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pentane is an alkane with five carbon atoms. It has three constitutional isomers, shown below.

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