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Structural Isomers

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The total number of chain isomer(s) of hexane is

A

1

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2

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C

4

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D

5

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Solution

The correct option is D $5$
Hexane $(C_{6} H_{14})$ has five chain isomers which are as follows
(1)
(2)

(3)
(4)
(5)

Hence, the correct answer is option (d)

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