Question

How many possible structural isomers exist for a five-carbon alkane, and what are their names and structures?

Answer 1

For a five-carbon alkane, there are three possible structural isomers. Their names and structures are as follows:1. n-Pentane  straight-chain isomer Structure: CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH32. Isopentane  2-methylbutane Structure: CH3-CH CH3 -CH2-CH33. Neopentane  2,2-dimethylpropane Structure: CH3-C CH3 2-CH3