What is the number of possible structural isomers for bromopentane?

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Solution

The correct option is D 8
The following isomers will be possible for bromopentane:
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2Br 1-bromopentane
CH3CH2CH2CH(Br)CH3 2-bromopentane
CH3CH2CH(Br)CH2CH3 3-bromopentane
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2Br 1-bromo-3-methylbutane
(CH3)2CHCH(Br)CH3 2-bromo-3-methylbutane
(CH3)2C(Br)CH2CH3 2-bromo-2-methylbutane
CH2Br CH(CH3)CH2CH3 1-bromo-1-methylbutane
(CH3)3CCH2Br 1-bromo-2,2-dimethylpropane

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