MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3986

Contrast n-pentane and isopentane with 1-chloropropane and 2-chloropropane. Which statement accurately distinguishes the types of isomerism?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3986

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Contrast n-pentane and isopentane with 1-chloropropane and 2-chloropropane. Which statement accurately distinguishes the types of isomerism?

    • A) Chain isomers have different arrangements of the carbon skeleton
    • B) Position isomers have different arrangements of the carbon skeleton
    • C) Chain isomers must have different functional groups
    • D) Position isomers always have different molecular formulas

    Answer: Chain isomers have different arrangements of the carbon skeleton

    Explanation: Chain isomerism involves different carbon skeletons, while position isomerism involves the same skeleton but different locations for the substituent.