Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Exercises - Page 77: 2.82b

Answer

Butane and pentane.

Work Step by Step

Ethane and propane cannot form isomers because their hydrocarbon chain is very small. Hence, they cannot form branched isomers. Butane and pentane can form isomers such as 2-methylpropane, 2-methylbutane, 2,2-dimethylpropane.
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