JAMB Chemistry 2016 Objective — Question 21
Question 21 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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21. Which of the following statements is true about 2-methylpropane and butane? A. They have different number of carbon atoms B. They are members of the same homologous series C. They have the same boiling points D. They have the same chemical properties
- A. They have different number of carbon atoms
- B. They are members of the same homologous seriesCorrect
- C. They have the same boiling points
- D. They have the same chemical properties
Explanation
2-methylpropane and butane are isomers. Since the two compounds differ only in the length of the continuous chain, their chemical properties are the same and they are members of the same homologous series.
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