JAMB - Chemistry (2002 - No. 28)

The number of isomers formed by C\(_6\)H\(_{14}\) is
4
5
2
3

Explanation

The five structural isomers of C\(_6\)H\(_{14}\), also known as hexane, are: 

  • n-hexane: Has only primary and secondary carbon atoms
  • 2-methylpentane: Has a single tertiary carbon atom
  • 3-methylpentane: Has a tertiary carbon atom
  • 2,2-dimethylbutane: Has two tertiary carbon atoms
  • 2,3-dimethylbutane: Has two tertiary carbon atoms. 

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