MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

What type of isomerism is exhibited by neopentane?

(A)position
(B)chainCorrect
(C)geometrical
(D)tautomerism

Answer: (B)

Solution

Neopentane, (2,2-dimethylpropane), has molecular formula . Its isomers are n-pentane and isopentane (2-methylbutane), which differ only in the arrangement (branching) of the carbon skeleton, so neopentane shows chain (nuclear) isomerism,

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