Chapter 23, Problem 23.53SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Straight-chain alkane and a branched-chain alkane describe the structure of the compound.

Concept introduction:

For a corresponding alkane, there can be more than 1 possible structure but having same chemical formula. The compounds having more than 1 structure with same chemical formula are said to have isomers. There isomers are called chain isomers.

Given:

Line drawings given represent two amino acids, leucine and isoleucine.

To determine:

To determine whether the two given compounds are isomers with proper explaination.