Which of the following is not a straight chain hydrocarbon?

  • A
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$ ($2$-methylpentane)
  • B
    $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$ ($2$-methylpentane)
  • C
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$ (n-hexane)
  • D
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$ (n-pentane)

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