Question

Assertion (A): Pentane and `3` methyl pentane are chain isomers.
Reason (R ): Pentane is a straight-chain alkane while `3`-methyl pentane is branched-chain alkane.
A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is a correct explanation for statement 2
B. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 2
C. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
D. Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Statement-1 is false. They are homologues, since the number of C atoms in pentane and 3-methyl pentane is not same, they cannot be isomers
Statement -2 is true.