In each of the following sets, which structures represent the same compoundand which represent different compounds?

(a)

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(a) The structures given here represent the same compounds.

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01

Isomers

Isomers constitute species with same molecular formula but varying structures.There are several isomers and an example of a particular kind of isomer is the stereoisomer.

02

Identifying the structures present in the same compound

(a) The name of this compound given in the structure is 2-bromo-3-methylbutane. All the structures given here represent the same compound. Only the position of bromine and methyl groups is different in these compounds.

Various compounds in (a)

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