Which of the following is a branched alkane?

(iv)

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(iii)

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(ii)

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(i)

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Solution

The correct option is A (iv)
The structure (iv) is a branched alkane. It shows two methyl branches at second and third carbon atoms of the chain.
The structures (i) and (ii) are cycloalkanes.
The structure (iii) is a straight chain compound.

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