Which of the given options is an example of ring chain isomerism?

2-methyl pentane and 3-methyl pentane

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Ethanal and ethanol

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Cyclopentane and methylcyclobutane

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Cyclopentane and pentane

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Solution

The correct option is D Cyclopentane and pentane
Compounds with the same molecular formula but two different structures as cyclic and open-chain are called ring chain isomers of each other. Cyclopentane and pentane are ring chain isomers.

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