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The number of chain isomers of an alkane containing six carbon atoms is

A
3
B
5
C
6
D
4
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Correct option is C. 5
Chain Isomers of alkane with 6 carbon atoms:

1) $$\mathrm{CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3}$$

2) $$\mathrm{CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH(CH_3)-CH_3}$$

3) $$\mathrm{CH_3-CH_2-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_3}$$

4) $$\mathrm{^{CH_3}_{CH_3}>CH-CH<^{CH_3}_{CH_3}}$$

5) $$\mathrm{CH_3-C(CH_3)(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_3}$$

So, the no. of isomers are 5.
Hence, Option "C" is the correct answer.

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