Question

define term structural isomerism . explsin why propane cannot exhibit this property , draw structure of possible isomer of butane ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Compounds with similar molecular formula but different molecular structure are called structural isomers. This property is called structural isomerism.

Propane only has 3 carbon atoms which aren't enough to exhibit this property.

Butane(C4H10)

H H H H

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H-C-C-C-C-H

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H H H H

Iso-butane(C4H10)

H H H

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H-C-C-C-H

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H | H

H-C-H

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H