The number of structural isomers possible from the molecular formula C3H9N is
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 4
Answer
(4) 4
Solution
C3H9N is a saturated amine. Possible structures:
1° amines: CH3CH2CH2NH2 (propan-1-amine), (CH3)2CHNH2 (propan-2-amine)
2° amine: CH3NHCH2CH3 (N-methylethanamine)
3° amine: (CH3)3N (N,N-dimethylmethanamine)
∴ Number of structural isomers = 4
Answer: (4)