Which of the Following Is True of Pentane and 2-Methylbutane

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of pentane and 2-methylbutane?

• A) They have the same molecular formula.
• B) They have the same boiling point.
• C) They have the same molecular formula and the same boiling point.
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

Racemization

A process leading to the conversion of an optically active compound into a racemic mixture, where there is an equal proportion of left and right-handed enantiomers.

Substitution

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Methanol/Water

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