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2-methylprop-1-ene is an isomer of


Question

2-methylprop-1-ene is an isomer of

Options

A)
3-methyl but-1-ene
B)
2-methyl but-1-ene
C)
but-2-ene
D)
pent-2-ene

The correct answer is C.

Explanation:

2-methylprop-1-ene is an isomer of but-2-ene, which is the correct answer (Option C).

To understand this, let's first clarify the meaning of isomers. Isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas. In other words, they have the same number of atoms of each element, but their arrangement is different.

Now let's analyze the given molecules:

1. 2-methylprop-1-ene: The parent chain is propene (C3H6), and there is a methyl group (CH3) on the second carbon atom. So, the molecular formula is C4H8.

2. But-2-ene: The parent chain is butene (C4H8). This molecule has the same molecular formula as 2-methylprop-1-ene (C4H8), but the arrangement of atoms is different, so it is an isomer.

The other options have different molecular formulas or arrangements, and therefore, they are not isomers of 2-methylprop-1-ene:

3. 3-methyl but-1-ene: The molecular formula is C5H10

4. 2-methyl but-1-ene: The molecular formula is C5H10

5. Pent-2-ene: The molecular formula is C5H10

So, the correct answer is but-2-ene (Option C).


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