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Isomerism: Structural isomerism types MCQ

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Structural isomerism typesEasyQuestion 810001

Question

Butane (C₄H₁₀) and 2-methylpropane (isobutane) are examples of:
  1. A
    Chain (skeletal) isomers
    Correct
  2. B
    Positional isomers
  3. C
    Functional group isomers
  4. D
    Tautomers

Correct answer

Chain (skeletal) isomers

Explanation

Chain isomers have the same molecular formula but different carbon skeleton (chain length/branching). n-butane (straight chain) and isobutane (branched) are chain isomers.

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