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Which of the following is isoprene?

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CH2=CHCH=CH2
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CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2
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CH2=C(Cl)CH=CH2
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CH2=C(CH3)C(CH3)=CH2
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Solution

The correct option is B CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2
Isoprene is a hemiterpene with the formula CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2; the monomer of natural rubber and a common structure motif to the isoprenoids, a large class of other naturally occurring compounds.

It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an alkadiene, a hemiterpene and a volatile organic compound.

Hence, the correct option is B

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