Q.3. - Organic Chemistry

Question

Question: Draw the five constitutional isomers having molecular formula  ${\mathit{C}}_{\mathbf{6}}{\mathit{H}}_{\mathbf{14}}$.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Answer

Step 1: Constitutional isomers

Constitutional isomers differ when the atoms in a molecule change their bonding to each other. Therefore, the molecular formula remains the same.

Step 2: Hexane

Hexane has six carbon and fourteen hydrogen atoms. Therefore, the carbon atoms change their bonding and form different structures.   

Step 3: Explanation

There are six constitutional structures of the given $C_6{H}_{14}$ molecule. One structure has a long chain of six carbons.

 

Two structures have methyl substitution at different positions. 

Two structures have two methyl group substitutions at different positions.

Constitutional isomers of  $C_6{H}_{14}$