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Candice, isomers are groups of compounds with identical molecular formulae but different structural formulae.
The first option has four carbon atoms and ten hydrogen atoms. The second option has four carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms. The third option has four carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms. The fourth option has four carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms.
The second and third options contain the same number of atoms of each type, so they are isomers.
However, the placement of the double bond matters a great deal, and as such, the two compounds have differing properties (not in your syllabus).
The first option has four carbon atoms and ten hydrogen atoms. The second option has four carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms. The third option has four carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms. The fourth option has four carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms.
The second and third options contain the same number of atoms of each type, so they are isomers.
However, the placement of the double bond matters a great deal, and as such, the two compounds have differing properties (not in your syllabus).
Noted with thanks, Mr Eric :)
Really appreciate your explanation.
Really appreciate your explanation.
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B - Isomers are same molecular formula (same no. of C and H) but different arrangements. Option 2 and 3 have same molecular formula but double bond is on different carbon.
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