Alkanes

1. O/N 2021/P12/Q36

Two isomers are shown.

Which statements about these isomers are correct?

1 They have the same empirical formula.

2 They have different molecular formulae.

3 They are members of the same homologous series.

A​​ 1, 2 and 3​​ 

B​​ 1 and 3 only

C​​ 1 only​​ 

D​​ 2 and 3 only.

 

Answer: ​​ B

Explaination

Both are the structures of alkane homologous series, they are isomers of each other having same molecular formula but different structural formula. Both the compounds have same ratio and type of atoms so they have the same empirical formula also.