The electron configuration of an element in its ground state is [Ar]3d104s24p5. This element is in the
period.

5 structural isomers

the isomers are:

n-exane :   ch3ch2ch2ch2ch2ch3

2-methylpentane :   ch3ch(ch3)ch2ch2ch3

3-methylpentane :   ch3ch2ch(ch3)ch2ch3

2,3-dimethylbutane :   (ch3)2chch(ch3)2

2,2-dimethylbutane :   (ch3)3cch2ch3