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What is isomerism? Draw and name the two isomers of butane, C4H10.
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Answer
Isomerism is the existence of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae and therefore different properties. The isomers of C4H10 are n-butane, a straight chain of four carbon atoms, and iso-butane or 2-methylpropane, a chain of three carbons with a methyl branch on the middle carbon.
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Explanation
This is chain isomerism, one of several kinds.
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