Explain the term isomers.give two isomers of butane and pentane
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Isomers are two molecules with the same molecular formula but differ structurally. Therefore, isomers contain the same number of atoms for each element, but the atomic arrangement differs. Despite having the same molecular formula, the physical properties of each molecule may differ, particularly if the functional groups associated with each molecule are different. Isomerization is the process by which one molecule is converted into another molecule with the identical atoms. This may occur spontaneously or a reaction may be required to achieve this effect.
Butane, or C4H10, has two structural (also called constitutional) isomers called normal butane, or unbranched butane, and isobutane, or i-butane. According to IUPAC nomenclature, these isomers are called simply butane and 2-methylpropane.
As you know, isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula but different chemical structures. In the case of butane, its two isomers will have these structural formulas
Notice that isobutane has a propane parent chain with a methyl group - CH3 attached to the second carbon of the chain - that is why its IUPAC name is 2-methylpropane.
Propane (C3H8) has no isomers. There is only one possible structure for propane: Propane is a molecule that contains three carbon atoms. The three carbons bond together through single bonds.
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each of two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties.
the isomers are in attachment.....
