No Chain Isomerism?
Chemistry
Level
1
Which of the following compounds cannot exhibit chain isomerism ?
Hexane
Pentane
Butane
Propane
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1 solution
Propane has just three carbon atoms, which are bonded as follows: C − C − C . In this type of chain, there is no other combination which can exsist, which has a name other than Propane. We cannot shift any carbon artom to make a new branch, hence no other isomers are possible.