If a hydrocarbon contains 4 carbon atoms then how many different arrangements of carbon skeletons are possible?

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Solution

The correct option is C
4

Different types of carbon skeletons are as follows. Consider that the electrons which are not bonded with carbon are bonded to hydrogen.

Thus 4 different carbon skeletons are possible.

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