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What is chain isomerism? Explain by giving example |
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Answer» Solution :When two or more compounds have similar molecular FORMULA but different CARBON skeletons, these are referred to as chain isomers and the PHENOMENON is termed as chain isomerism. e.g., `C_(5)H_(12)` (PENTANE) represents three compounds. (i) `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)`: Pentane (ii) `CH_(3)-underset(underset(CH_(3))(|))(CH)-CH_(2)CH_(3)`: Isopentane (2-methylbutane) (iii)  : Neopentane (2, 2-dimethyl propane)
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