Question

Which of the following is capable of existing as a pair of enantiomers?

• A. 3-Methylpentane
• B. 3-Methylhexane
• C. 2-Methylpentane
• D. 2-Methylpropane

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3-Methylhexane

3- Methylhexane $C_2{H}_5-C^{\ast }H\left(C{H}_3\right)-C_3{H}_7$ is optically active because of molecular unsymmetry and chiral carbon. Hence it is capable of existing as a pair of enantiomers.