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What are isomers?

Compounds with same formula, diff properties

How many structural isomers does C4H10\text{C}_4\text{H}_{10} have?

2

What are the three types of structural isomerism?

Chain, positional, functional group

What is chain isomerism?

Different carbon skeleton arrangements

Which compounds show positional isomerism with formula C3H7Cl\text{C}_3\text{H}_7\text{Cl}?

1-chloropropane and 2-chloropropane

Which compound has a higher boiling point: butane or 2-methylpropane?

Butane

What type of isomerism exists between propanal and propanone (both C3H6O\text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O})?

Functional group isomerism

How do aldehydes differ from ketones in oxidation reactions?

Aldehydes oxidise easily; ketones resist

How many alcohol structural isomers does C4H10O\text{C}_4\text{H}_{10}\text{O} have?

4

Linalool and geraniol are isomers with formula C10H18O\text{C}_{10}\text{H}_{18}\text{O}. How do they differ?

Linalool smells of lavender; geraniol roses

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