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Chapter 4: Q1P (page 145)

a. Draw three constitutional isomers with molecular formula C3H8O.

b. How many constitutional isomers can you draw for C4H10O?

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b) There will be 3 constitutional isomers for C4H10O .

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01

Definition of isomer

Isomers are those which have the same atoms in space but the linkage and their spatial orientations are different.

02

Subpart (a) The isomers with molecular formula C3H8O are

There are three (3) probable isomers for the given molecular formula.

03

Subpart (b) The number of isomers with molecular formula C4H10O are

Here also,there are three (3) probable isomers for the given molecular formula.

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