What is meant by "structural isomers"? Give reason why propane (c3h8) cannot exhibit this characteristic. Draw the structures of possible isomers of butane (c4h10)?
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A structural isomer, or constitutional isomer, is a type of isomer in which molecules with the same molecular formula have different bonding patterns and atomic organization, as opposed to stereoisomers, in which molecular bonds are always in the same order .
In a molecule such as propane , no matter how you arrange the carbon atoms a new structure cannot be formed .I.e however you number the carbon atoms you will end up with 3 as the total number of carbons. As there are no substituents the compound will be according to the IUPAC will be named as propane.
There are two isomers of c4h10(butan) . I have attached a photo.....
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