Q.

Which of the following cannot exhibit chain isomerism?

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a

C3H8

b

C5H12

c

C6H14

d

C6H10

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Molecules with same molecular formula but differ in the nature of carbon chain are called chain isomers and the phenomenon is called chain isomerism.  To exhibit chain isomerism, molecule should contain minimum four carbon atoms.

C3H8  will not exhibit, as it cannot form carbon chain with different root words.

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Which of the following cannot exhibit chain isomerism?