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What is the minimum number of carbon atoms required for alkanes to exhibit chain isomerism?
What is the minimum number of carbon atoms required for alkanes to exhibit chain isomerism?
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The correct option is A 4
In an alkane chain, at least 4 C atoms are required to show chain isomerism. Isomers with different carbon skeleton (parent chain or side chain) is known as chain isomers.
In an alkane chain, at least 4 C atoms are required to show chain isomerism. Isomers with different carbon skeleton (parent chain or side chain) is known as chain isomers.
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