Question

$C_{2}H_{12}O$is a monohydric alcohol. How many isomers of this alcohol are possible? How many of these contain chiral centres as well as can exhibit enantiomerism?

• A. 8 and 3
• B. 6 and 2
• C. 4 and 2
• D. 12 and 4

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

8 and 3

Answer 2

$C_{5}H_{12}O = C_{5}H_{11}OH$

(i)

(ii)

(iii) Pen tan $- 2 - \mathrm { ol }$

(iv) 3-methylbutan-2-ol

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)