CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2011 - Question 45

Chemistry 2011 JAMB Past Questions - Question 45: The number of isomers that can be obtained from  C4H10 is

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
The number of isomers that can be obtained from  C4H10 is
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

To determine the number of isomers for a given molecular formula, we can use the concept of structural isomerism. Structural isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements of atoms.

The given molecular formula is C?H??. Let's analyze the possibilities:

1. **Butane (straight-chain alkane):**
  CH?-CH?-CH?-CH?

2. **Isobutane (branched alkane):**
  (CH?)?-CH

These are the two possible structural isomers for C?H??. So, there are 2 isomers in total.