What is the number of moles of carbon atoms present in n mole molecules of an alkane if it exhibits five…

What is the number of moles of carbon atoms present in n mole molecules of an alkane if it exhibits five structural isomers?
  1. 4 n
  2. $3 n$
  3. 5 n
  4. 6 n

Solution

An alkane will exhibit five structural isomers when there are 6 moles of carbon atoms present in it. The structural isomers of alkane $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{14}$ are as follows:

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