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Denote each of the following pairs as constitutional isomers or identical molecules. It may be helpful to draw the structure of each. Please explain thoroughly.

Transcribed Image Text:3. Denote each of the following pairs as constitutional isomers or identical molecules. It
may be helpful to draw the structure of each.
a. CH3CH2CH2CH3 and CH3CH(CH3)CH3
b. CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH3 and CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH3
c. 2,2-dimethylpropane and pentane
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