Interpretation: The reason corresponding to the formation of compound X from the given reactant instead of its constitutional isomer, Y is to be stated.
Concept Introduction: The isomers which have same molecular formula but different connectivity of atoms are constitutional isomers.
The replacement or substitution of one
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