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    Dec 16, 2011, 03:49 AM
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    What is isomers and isomerism by using butane as an example
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    Dec 16, 2011, 08:56 AM
    Isomers are compounds that share the same formula but assemble the atoms in a different arrangement. Butane is C4H10, it has two isomers - butane and 2-methylpropane.
    To draw them, draw 3 carbon atoms in a row. C-C-C. Do it again.
    Now put a 4th carbon on either end of the chain, and put a carbon on the middle atom of the chain. Hook on the hydorgen atoms and you have your two isomers: n-Butane and isobutane.
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