SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CHSL - 24 May 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q29

Isopentane, also called ________, is a branched-chain saturated hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C5H12 .

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2-methyl butane.

  • Isopentane, also known as 2-methyl butane is a very volatile and extremely flammable liquid at room temperature.
  • It is also the least dense liquid under standard circumstances.