Question

How many position isomers are possible for 1- pentanol?

Answer 1

If the position of the functional group is different in the compound having the same molecular formula and the same functional group is then they are called position isomers. The structure for 1- pentanol is

The molecular formula for 1- pentanol is ${\text{C}}_5{\text{H}}_{11}\text{O}$.

The position isomers possible for 1- pentanol are:

So, the number of position isomers possible for 1- pentanol is 2.