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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question

Question

How many possible isomers does decane (C10H22) have approximately?
Options
A 5
B 9
C 75
Correct Answer
D 366
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to the table, decane (C10) has 75 possible structural isomers.

Hint

The number grows rapidly with carbon count.

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