Question

The total number of acyclic structural isomers possible for compound with molecular formula `C_(4)H_(10)O` is
A. 9
B. 7
C. 5
D. 6

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Seven, out of which four are alcohols :
(i) `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH`, (ii) `(CH_(3))_(2)CHCH_(2)OH`
(iii) `CH_(3)CH_(2)CHOHCH_(3)`, (iv) `(CH_(3))_(3)COH` and three are ethers :
(v) `CH_(3)CH_(2)OCH_(2)CH_(3)`,
(vi) `CH_(3)OCH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)`
and (vii) `CH_(3)OCH(CH_(3))_(2)`