Which pair represents chain isomers?

C H_{3} C H C l_{2}

and

C l C H_{2} C H_{2} C l

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n-propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol

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2- methylbutane and neopentane

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Diethylether and dipropyl ether

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Solution

The correct option is B 2- methylbutane and neopentane
Chain isomers are compounds with same the molecular formula but different chain of a carbon atom. In 2-methylbutane and neopentane have the same number of carbon atom but second carbon in 2-methylbutane have one branch whereas in neopentane it has two branches.

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