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What is the chain isomer of n butane?


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Tri-methyl methane

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B

Tri-methyl propane

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C

Isobutane

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D

Isopropane

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Solution

The correct option is C

Isobutane


In chain isomers, the carbon atoms are connected in different orders. In isobutane, the chain is branched, with three C atoms in a row and the fourth attached to the central C atom.


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