Q. The number of isomeric pentyl alcohols possible is
A) Two
B) Four
C) Six
D) Eight
Explanation
(d)
$n$-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 3-pentanol, 2-methylbutanol, 2-methylbutan-2-ol, 3-methylbutanol, 2, 2-dimethypropanol, and 3-methylbutan-2-ol (8 isomers)
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