18) How Namy isan d ara posible for Cu Ha F? C-C-C-C- -C-C-C; -C-C-C-C 1

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The image displays a handwritten chemistry problem and several structural formulas of possible isomers for C₄H₉F.

**Question:**
1. How many isomers are possible for C₄H₉F?

**Structural Formulas:**

1. A straight chain with four carbon atoms:
   - F-C-C-C-C
   
   Fluorine (F) is attached to the first carbon.

2. A straight chain with fluorine on the second carbon:
   - C-C-C-C
   - |
   - F

3. A straight chain with three carbon atoms, with fluorine on the first carbon:
   - F-C-C-C
   -      |
   -     C

4. An incorrect representation is marked with an 'X'.
   - This indicates that the structure is not valid or repeats an already existing isomer configuration.

These are the drawn isomers for C₄H₉F, illustrating different possible structures by changing the position of the fluorine atom on the carbon chain.
Transcribed Image Text:The image displays a handwritten chemistry problem and several structural formulas of possible isomers for C₄H₉F. **Question:** 1. How many isomers are possible for C₄H₉F? **Structural Formulas:** 1. A straight chain with four carbon atoms: - F-C-C-C-C Fluorine (F) is attached to the first carbon. 2. A straight chain with fluorine on the second carbon: - C-C-C-C - | - F 3. A straight chain with three carbon atoms, with fluorine on the first carbon: - F-C-C-C - | - C 4. An incorrect representation is marked with an 'X'. - This indicates that the structure is not valid or repeats an already existing isomer configuration. These are the drawn isomers for C₄H₉F, illustrating different possible structures by changing the position of the fluorine atom on the carbon chain.
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Isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula, but have a different arrangement of the atoms in space.

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Four  isomers are possible for C4H9F.

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