The following questions relate to the alkane below, referred to as "X": 1.1. Give a molecular formula for X 1.2. Provide a structure for the most volatile constitutional isomer of X.

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The following questions relate to the alkane below, referred to as "X":
1.1.
Give a molecular formula for X
1.2.
Provide a structure for the most volatile constitutional isomer of X.
Transcribed Image Text:The following questions relate to the alkane below, referred to as "X": 1.1. Give a molecular formula for X 1.2. Provide a structure for the most volatile constitutional isomer of X.
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Cain isomers

This type of isomerism arises due to the different arrangement of atom in the carbon chain. Same molecular formula  different properties and different structure likes B.pt, Mp.t etc.

1.1. Molecular formula for X

     C5H12

 

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