Some isomers with the formula C₄H₈O are shown - HSC - SSCE Chemistry - Question 21 - 2023 - Paper 1
Question 21
Some isomers with the formula C₄H₈O are shown.
Name ONE pair of functional group isomers and ONE pair of chain isomers from the structures above.
Type of isomer
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Some isomers with the formula C₄H₈O are shown - HSC - SSCE Chemistry - Question 21 - 2023 - Paper 1
Step 1
Functional group
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The pair of isomers for functional group is Butan-2-one and Butanal. Both of these compounds have different functional groups; Butan-2-one is a ketone and Butanal is an aldehyde.
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Chain
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The pair of chain isomers is Butanal and 2-methylpropanal. These compounds differ in the arrangement of their carbon skeletons.
