What are structural isomers? Explain how does pentane show isomerism by drawing structures?
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Answer:
Pentane (C
5
H
12
) is an organic compound and an alkane with five carbon atoms. Pentane has three structural isomers. These are n-pentane, Iso-pentane and neo-pentane.
Pentane means exclusively the n-pentane isomer; the other two being called isopentane (methylbutane) and neopentane (dimethylpropane). Cyclopentane is not an isomer of pentane.
Structures of all the three isomers are given here.
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Answer:
Pentane (C
5
H
12
) is an organic compound and an alkane with five carbon atoms. Pentane has three structural isomers. These are n-pentane, Iso-pentane and neo-pentane.
Pentane means exclusively the n-pentane isomer; the other two being called isopentane (methylbutane) and neopentane (dimethylpropane). Cyclopentane is not an isomer of pentane.
Structures of all the three isomers are given here.
