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}} $