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What is the difference between isopentane and neopentane structures?

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a

lso has two CH3 group and neo has two CH3 on the C atom next to end C atom.

b

Iso has one CH3 group and neo has two CH3 on the C atom next to the end C atom.

c

None of the above

d

Iso has two CH3 group and neo has three CH3 on the C atom next to end C atom 

answer is D.

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Both isopentane and neopentane have the same chemical formula C5H12.  

Isopentane is a five-carbon-atom chemical with a single branching chain. The structure of isopentane is 

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Neopentane is a chemical compound having five carbon atoms and two or more branching chains. The structure of neopentane is -

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The structure of isopentane differs from that of neopentane in that isopentane has a four-membered carbon chain with a single methyl group attached to the second carbon atom. Neopentane, on the other hand, has four methyl groups connected to a carbon atom in the middle. Thus, the correct option is D.

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