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Representations of Organic Compounds

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Which of the following is/are chain isomer(s) of the alkane $C_{6} H_{14}$ ?

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Solution

The correct option is C

What do you mean by chain isomerism?

Chain, nuclear or skeleton isomerism: This type of isomerism arises due to the difference in the natureof the carbon chain (i.e., straight or branched) which forms the nucleus of the molecule.

What is Hexane?

$C H_{3} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{3}$

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