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How many choropentanes `(C_5H_(11)Br_2)` are possible if only structural isomers are considered?

A

Nine

B

Ten

C

Eleven

D

Eight

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The correct Answer is:
D

Corresponding to 5 C's three skeletons are possible n-pentane has 3 different types of H atoms giving 3 choropentanes, isopentane has 4 different types of H atoms giving 4 chloropentanes, and neopentane has only one kind of H atom giving jsut one chloropentane.
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