Question

Number of chain isomers of $C_6{H}_{14}$ are:

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 6

Answer 1

The correct option is

D

5

Chain isomerism is exhibited when there is difference in atomic arrangement of carbon to the long carbon skeleton of the molecule.

$C_6{H}_{14}$ $\to$ Hexane

The name of 5 chain isomers of hexane are as follows -

(1) n- hexane

(2) 2 - methyl pentane

(3) 3- methyl pentane

(4) 2, 2 - di methyl butane

(5) 2 , 3 - dimethyl butane