JAMB - Chemistry (2006 - No. 16)

Which of the following has an isomer?
C6H6
C2H6
C4H10
C2H4

Explanation

The molecule C4H10 has two isomers. These are commonly known as "butane" and "isobutane". 

C4H10 represents a four-carbon alkane, and the only structural variations possible are a straight chain (n-butane) and a branched chain (isobutane) or 2-methylpropane. 

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