They are not members of the same homologous series
They have the same boiling point
They have different number of carbon atoms
They have the same chemical properties
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the answer is D bcs both belong to the homologous series(alkane)
both have different boiling pt due to difference in structure(straight chain has a higher boiling pt compaired to branched chain of thesame molecular formula bcs they have a greater surface area for intermolecular forces)
both have thesame number of atoms since they have thesame molecular formula
both have similar chemical properties (though not entirely the same chemical pty)since they belong to the same homologous series
answer is D
2-methylpropane and butane are both hydrocarbons, but they differ in their structures. 2-methylpropane has a branched chain structure while butane has a straight chain structure.
1. The statement "They are members of the same homologous series" is true. They both belong to the alkane homologous series, which is characterized by hydrocarbons with only single covalent bonds.
2. The statement "They have the same boiling point" is false. Boiling points of hydrocarbons increase as the number of carbon atoms in the molecule increases. Butane has a higher boiling point than 2-methylpropane because it has more carbon atoms in its structure, and therefore has stronger intermolecular forces of attraction.
3. The statement "They have different number of carbon atoms" is true. Butane has four carbon atoms in its structure while 2-methylpropane has only three.
4. The statement "They have the same chemical properties" is false. While they both belong to the same homologous series and have similar chemical properties, their different structures affect their reactivity. For example, 2-methylpropane may undergo different reactions than butane due to the presence of a branching in its structure.
So the correct answer ought to be option A
The carbon atoms can be bonded to make a four carbon chain (butane) or there can be a one carbon branch from a three carbon chain (2-methylpropane). Butane and 2-methylpropane are structural isomers because they both have the chemical formula C4H10.
Pls admin they Both are isomers ans have the same chemical properties. So thé ans should be D.they are not in the same homologous series
@godoski how can u,say they are not in the same homologous series abeg find ur text book
THE CORRECT ANSWER IS OPTION D BECAUSE 2-METHYLPROPANE IS N AN ISOMER OF BUTANE
D is d ans. they have the same functional group hence the same chemical properties
