Chapter 2, Problem 32P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compound with the formula ${\text{C}}_4{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}\text{O}$ has seven isomers. The structures of all the isomeric compounds are to be drawn and each compound is to be classified according to the functional group.

Concept introduction:

Most of the organic compounds are represented by bond-line structural formulas.

Isomers are compounds that have the same formula, but different arrangement of the atoms.

In a bond-line formula, each bond is represented by a line.

Alcohol is an organic compound that contains $-\text{OH}$ as a functional group.

Ethers are organic compounds that contain $-\text{O}-$ as a functional group.

Alcohols and ethers are functional isomers of each other.