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what are the structural isomers of pentane?

Pentane has three structural isomers.

Isomer 1 is  n-pentane, straight chain structure

               CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - CH3

Isomer 2 is 2 methyl Butane, Branched chain

               

Isomer 3 is 2, 2, dimethyl propane a branched chain structure

 


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