Question

How many structural isomers are possible for C6H14?

Answer 1

For C6H14  hexane , there are a total of 5 structural isomers possible. They are:1. n-hexane  straight chain : CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH32. 2-methylpentane  isohexane : CH3-CH CH3 -CH2-CH2-CH33. 3-methylpentane: CH3-CH2-CH CH3 -CH2-CH34. 2,2-dimethylbutane: CH3-C CH3 2-CH2-CH35. 2,3-dimethylbutane: CH3-CH CH3 -CH CH3 -CH3