Chapter 23, Problem 23.15QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Total number of isomers that is possible for the formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}$ has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Isomers are compounds with same molecular formula but with difference in the bonding present in it.  They have different properties also from each other.

Geometric isomers are the isomers of same compound which differ in the relative positions the atoms occupy in space.  For alkene geometric isomers are possible if the carbon atoms in the end of the double bond are not bonded to same groups or atoms.  Usually trans isomer is more stable than cis isomer as the steric hindrance will be very less.

To identify: The total number of isomers that exist for