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The minimum number of carbon atoms in ketones which will show chain isomerism is:

A
seven
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four
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C
six
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D
five
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Solution

The correct option is D five
The minimum number of carbon atoms in ketones which will show chain isomerism is five.
For example, CH3COCH2CH2CH3 and CH3CH(CH3)COCH3 shows chain isomerism.

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