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  4. A hydrocarbon X has the molecular formula C5H8 and it does not has any sp2 or sp-hybridized carbons. How many different IUPAC names are possible for X?

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Q. A hydrocarbon X has the molecular formula $C_{5}H_{8}$ and it does not has any $sp^{2}$ or sp-hybridized carbons. How many different $IUPAC$ names are possible for X?

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Solution:

Since, the compound is based on general formula $C_{n}H_{2n-2}$ and it has no double bond or triple bond, it must be a bicyclic compound or a spiro compound
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