Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The three possible structures of compound
Concept introduction:
Structural or constitutional Isomers can be defined as the molecules with same molecular formula and different structural formula. They are molecules in which the bonded atoms have different bonding with each other although the number of molecules is same. Hence to draw the possible structures of isomers with same molecular formula, we have to use same number of atoms to get different structures.
(b)
Interpretation:
Identify the structural formulas of A and B produced when
Concept introduction:
There are three possible structural isomers with molecular formula
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General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (11th Edition)
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