The number of different chain isomers for C7H16 is .
Answer
9
Solution
Arrange by the longest chain:
7 C: heptane ⇒ 1
6 C: 2-methylhexane, 3-methylhexane ⇒ 2
5 C: 2,2-, 2,3-, 2,4-, 3,3-dimethylpentane, 3-ethylpentane ⇒ 5
4 C: 2,2,3-trimethylbutane ⇒ 1
∴ Total = 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 = 9
Answer: 9