Hydrocarbons Question 317

Question: Isomerism in saturated hydrocarbons is due to

Options:

A) Change in the valence of carbon

B) Change in the ratio of elements in compounds

C) Formation of branches in the chain of C atoms

D) Formation of double bond

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Formation of branches in the chain of C atoms $ \underset{\text{straight chain}}{\mathop{C-C-C-C}} $

$ \underset{\text{Branched chain}}{\mathop{C-\underset{\underset{C}{\mathop{|}}}{\mathop{C}}-C}} $