How many structural isomers does butane (C₄H₁₀) have, including butane itself?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 2
- Step 1: The two isomers of C4H10 are butane and 2-methylpropane.
Answer
2.
Why not the others: 1: 2-methylpropane is a second isomer. 3: only two structural isomers exist. 4: only two structural isomers exist.
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