(a) Explain the term ‘isomers’. Give one example of isomers.
(a) Explain the term ‘isomers’. Give one example of isomers.

(b) Write (i) structural formula, and (ii) electron-dot structure, of anyone isomer of n-heptane.

Solution:

(a) Isomers are organic molecules that have the same chemical formula but distinct structures, such as n-butane and iso-butane.

(b) 2-methyl hexane is an isomer of n-heptane.

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(ii)

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