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Chapter 3: Q3-6b (page 69)

How many isomers are there with the following descriptions?

(b) Bromoalkanes with the formulaC4H9Br

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A particular kind of isomerism is position isomerism. The functional group’s position is different in these kinds of isomers.The molecule with the formula shows position isomerism.

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Isomerism

A particular kind of isomerism is position isomerism. The functional group’s position is different in these kinds of isomers.The molecule with the formula shows position isomerism.

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Isomers of bromoalkanes with the formula C4H9Br

(b)There are four isomers with the formulaC4H9Br: 1-bromobutane, 2-bromobutane, 1-bromo-2-methylpropane, and 2-bromo-2-methylpropane. The structures are as follows:

Isomers of bromoalkanes with the formula C4H9Br

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Identify the functional groups in the following substances, and convert

each drawing into a molecular formula (red 5 O, blue 5 N).

Explain why each of the following names is incorrect:

  1. 2,2-Dimethyl-6-ethylheptane
  2. 4-ethyl-5,5-dimethylpentane
  3. 3-ethyl-4,4-dimethylhexane
  4. 5,5,6-Trimethyloctane
  5. 2-Isopropyl-4-methylheptane

Propose structures that meet the following descriptions:

(b) Two isomeric nitriles with the formula C4H7N

cis-1, 2-Dimethylcyclobutane is less stable than its trans isomer, but cis-1, 3-dimethylcyclobutane is more stable than its trans isomer. Draw the most stable conformations of both, and explain.

Draw structures that meet the following descriptions (there are many

Possibilities):

(a) Three isomers with the formulaC8H18
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