Q. 3-3-29E-a
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In each of the following sets, which structures represent the same compound and which represent different compounds?
(a)
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(a) The structures given here represent the same compounds.
1Isomers
Isomers constitute species with same molecular formula but varying structures. There are several isomers and an example of a particular kind of isomer is the stereoisomer.
2Identifying the structures present in the same compound
(a) The name of this compound given in the structure is 2-bromo-3-methylbutane. All the structures given here represent the same compound. Only the position of bromine and methyl groups is different in these compounds.
Various compounds in (a)
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