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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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How many isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons are possible for C8H10?
Options
A 3
B 4
Correct Answer
C 5
D 6
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For C8H10, the possible aromatic isomers include ethylbenzene and the three xylene isomers (o-, m-, p-xylene), giving a total of 4 isomers.

Hint

Consider benzene ring with alkyl substituents.

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