The number of structural isomers possible with molecular formula C5H8 is :

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Test of Alkenes and alkynes

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The number of structural isomers possible with molecular formula C₅H₈ is :

more than 7

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A structural isomer is any two or more chemical compounds having the same mol secular formula but different structural formulas.
C₅H₈
Chain and Branched isomers
(1) CH₃ – CH₂ – CH₂ – C ≡ CH

pent - 1- gre

(2) CH₃ – CH₂ – C ≡ C – CH₃

pent - 2 - yne.

∴ There are more than 7 structural isomers.

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