Question

How many structural isomers can be drawn for Hexane?

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

Unfortunately, it takes a while to work these out in an exam, especially if you are pushed for time. Here is a list of isomers for some simple hydrocarbons:

Methane - 1
Ethane - 1
Propane - 1
Butane - 2
Pentane - 3
Hexane - 5
Heptane - 9
Octane - 18
Nonane - 35
Decane - 75

Answer 2

You can draw five isomers.

Explanation:

See this Socratic answer.