Isomerism exercises
Identify the type of structural isomerism between the pairs of compounds below.
1. Butane vs. 2-methylpropane (same formula C₄H₁₀)
Answer: chain isomerism (different carbon skeleton)
2. Propan-1-ol vs. propan-2-ol
Answer: position isomerism (-OH group at different positions)
3. Ethanol vs. methoxymethane (both C₂H₆O)
Answer: function isomerism (alcohol vs. ether)
4. But-1-ene vs. but-2-ene
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Answer: position isomerism (double bond at different positions)