How many isomers does pentane have?

Bougie

4 years ago

Short formula is 2^n-4 +1
n= carbon atoms
Pentane has 5 carbon atoms
2^5-4 +1 = 2¹+1= 2+1= 3
Therefore pentane has 3 isomers. Hope this was helpful 😚

evie

11 years ago

yes pentane has 3 isomers which is pentane,2-methylbutane and 2-dimethylpropane.

Jerryo

12 years ago

Yes it has a short 4mular 2exponetial n-4 + 1. Not exceding 6 carbon atom. n means no of carbon atom

quantum001

2 months ago

Pentane - 5 Carbon Atoms (n)
2^n-1 +1
2^5-1 +1 =2¹+1
= 3.
Helpful. .....right??