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Chapter 3: Q3-6a. (page 70)

How many isomers are there with the following descriptions?

(a) Alcohols with the formula C3H8O

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Isomerism

Isomerism constitutes an important property in chemistry.The atoms are linked differently in molecules like butane and isobutane, termed constitutional isomers.

02

Isomers of alcohol with the formula C3H8O

(a)The isomers of the alcohol with the formulaC3H8O are propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol. The structure of the isomers is shown below:

Isomers of the alcohol with the formulaC3H8O

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