RAJASTHAN ­ PET Rajasthan PET Solved Paper-2009

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    The correct order of stability is

    A)  Pentane < iso-pentane < neo-pentane

    B)  iso-pentane < neo-pentane < pentane

    C)  neo-pentane < iso-pentane < pentane

    D)  Pentane < iso-pentane < iso-pentane

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The stability of isomer of alkanes depends on the enthalpy of combustion with branching the value of enthalpy of combustion decreases and therefore, stability increases. Hence, the order of stability is


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