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Number of acyclic structural isomers of the compound having the molecular formula C4H10O are:

A
4
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5
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C
6
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D
7
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E
3
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Solution

The correct option is C 7
Due to OH group (4)

1.CH3CH2CH2CH2OH

2.CH3CH2CH|OHCH3

3.CH3CH|CH3CH2OH

4.CH3CH3|C|CH3OH

Due to O group, i.e. ethers (3).

1.CH3OCH2CH2CH3

2.CH3CH2OCH2CH3

3. CH3OCH|CH3CH3

Total number of acyclic structural isomers=4+3=7

Option D is correct.

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