Nonane is a hydrocarbon which is isomeric with 2-methyl-3-ethyl hexane.

Hexane

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Solution

The correct option is A Hexane
Isomers are the compounds having the same molecular formula but different physical and chemical properties. 2- methyl-3- ethyl hexane and nonane have the same molecular formula: $C_{9} H_{20}$ . Therefore, nonane is a hydrocarbon which is isomeric with 2-methyl-3-ethyl hexane.

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