Select the isomers of 3-methyihexane from the following structures

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Select the isomers of 3-methyihexane from the following structures
The image displays four structural formulas of organic compounds, labeled W, X, Y, and Z.

**Structure W:**
- This compound is a branched hydrocarbon.
- It contains three carbon (C) atoms in its main chain, with two methyl (CH₃) groups attached to the central carbon.
- The layout can be seen as follows: CH₃-CH(CH₂CH₃)-CH₃.

**Structure X:**
- This structure is also a branched hydrocarbon.
- It features a three-carbon main chain with methyl groups attached to the first and second carbon atoms.
- The configuration is: CH₃-CH(CH₃)-CH₂-CH(CH₃)-CH₃.

**Structure Y:**
- Structure Y is a straight-chain hydrocarbon.
- It consists of six carbon atoms in a continuous chain, with hydrogen (H) atoms filling the remaining valencies.
- The linear structure is: CH₃-(CH₂)₄-CH₃.

**Structure Z:**
- This is a highly branched hydrocarbon.
- It contains a central carbon atom bonded to four methyl groups.
- It is represented as: (CH₃)₄C.

These diagrams illustrate various structural isomers with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms within the molecule, leading to distinct chemical properties.
Transcribed Image Text:The image displays four structural formulas of organic compounds, labeled W, X, Y, and Z. **Structure W:** - This compound is a branched hydrocarbon. - It contains three carbon (C) atoms in its main chain, with two methyl (CH₃) groups attached to the central carbon. - The layout can be seen as follows: CH₃-CH(CH₂CH₃)-CH₃. **Structure X:** - This structure is also a branched hydrocarbon. - It features a three-carbon main chain with methyl groups attached to the first and second carbon atoms. - The configuration is: CH₃-CH(CH₃)-CH₂-CH(CH₃)-CH₃. **Structure Y:** - Structure Y is a straight-chain hydrocarbon. - It consists of six carbon atoms in a continuous chain, with hydrogen (H) atoms filling the remaining valencies. - The linear structure is: CH₃-(CH₂)₄-CH₃. **Structure Z:** - This is a highly branched hydrocarbon. - It contains a central carbon atom bonded to four methyl groups. - It is represented as: (CH₃)₄C. These diagrams illustrate various structural isomers with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms within the molecule, leading to distinct chemical properties.
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1. W, X, Y, Z
2. X, Y, Z
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4. Z
5. W, X, Y

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Transcribed Image Text:The image displays a series of multiple-choice options typically used in quizzes or surveys. Below is a transcription of the options presented: 1. W, X, Y, Z 2. X, Y, Z 3. W 4. Z 5. W, X, Y Each option is preceded by an empty circular selection button, indicating that only one choice can be selected by the respondent. There are no accompanying graphs or diagrams.
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Isomers are those which have same chemical formula, but different structural formula.

The structure of 3-methyl hexane is,

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The chemical formula of the compound is C7H16.

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