The number of isomeric hexanes is:

Question

The number of isomeric hexanes is: (A) 5 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Draw the structure, name them and count them.

C_{6} H_{14} -

hexane.
(i)

hexane C H_{3} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{3}

(ii)

2 - methyl pentane C H_{3} - C H ∣ C H_{3} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{3}

(iii)

3 - methyl pentane C H_{3} - C H_{2} - C H ∣ C H_{3} - C H_{2} - C H_{3}

∴

Total of

5

isomeric hexanes are possible.

∴ Total of 5 isomeric hexanes are possible.

Q. The number of isomeric hexanes is: