Identify which two compounds below are constitutional isomers

(CH3) 3COCH3

(CH3) 2CHOCH3

(CH3) 2CHOCH2CH3

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1 May, 02:50

Identify which two compounds below are constitutional isomers

(CH3) 3COCH3

(CH3) 2CHOCH3

(CH3) 2CHOCH2CH3

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(CH₃) ₃COCH3₃ and (CH₃) ₂CHOCH₂CH₃

Explanation:

Isomers are compounds which have the same molecular formula. Constitutional isomers have different connectivity; the atoms are connected in different ways.

1. (CH₃) ₃COCH₃

2. (CH₃) ₂CHOCH3₃

3. (CH₃) ₂CHOCH₂CH₃

Molecules 1 and 3 have the same formula (C₅H₁₂O) and are isomers. Molecule 2 is not an isomer. From the structural formula, it is clear that Molecules 1 and 3 have different connectivity.

Identify which two compounds below are constitutional isomers(CH3) 3COCH3(CH3) 2CHOCH3(CH3) 2CHOCH2CH3

Identify which two compounds below are constitutional isomers

(CH3) 3COCH3

(CH3) 2CHOCH3

(CH3) 2CHOCH2CH3