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Standard XII
Chemistry
Polymerization Isomerism
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The number of isomeric structures possible for a molecule having molecular formula C5H12:

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2
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3
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5
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4
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Solution

The correct option is A 3
Number of isomeric structures possible for a molecule having molecular formula C5H12 are 3 and the formula for them are:
i) n-Pentane: CH3−CH2−CH2−CH2−CH3
ii) iso-pentane( methyl butane) : CH3−CH(CH3)−CH2−CH3
iii) neo-pentane( dimethyl propane): CH3−C(CH3)2−CH3

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