Which of the following is an isomeric pair?

Ethane and propane

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propane and 1-methylbutane

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butane and 2-ethylpropane

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butane and 2-methylpropane

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Solution

The correct option is D
butane and 2-methylpropane

The number of carbon atoms in butane and 2-methylpropane is same.
Butane is a linear hydrocarbon with 4 carbon atoms.

2-methylpropane has propane as its main hydrocarbon chain where a methyl group is attached to the middle carbon atom.

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