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Question from: Chemistry

Which of the following statements is true about 2- methylpropane and butane

A)  

They are members of the same homologous series

B)  

They have the same boiling point

C)  

They have different number of carbon atoms

D)  

They have the same chemical properties

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Explanation: 2-methylpropane (isobutane) and butane are both alkanes with the same molecular formula C4H10. They are structural isomers, so they belong to the same homologous series (alkanes). They do not have the same boiling point—branching in 2-methylpropane lowers its b.p. compared with butane—and they have the same number of carbons (four). Saying they have exactly the same chemical properties is too strong; isomers have broadly similar reactions but not identical behavior.

  • True: They are members of the same homologous series.
  • False: Same boiling point (different), different number of carbons (same), exactly the same chemical properties (only similar).

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