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Structural Isomerism

Hexane has mo...

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Hexane has more number of isomers than heptane.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Hexane has less number of isomers than heptane.
The number of isomers increases with the increase in number of carbon atoms.
Hexane and heptane have 5 and 9 isomers respectively.

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