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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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