Chapter 25, Problem 42QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

All possiblestructural is omers of the compound ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ are to be represented, isomers that are chiral are to be indicated, and the name of all isomers is to be given in a systematic way.

Concept introduction:

The structural formula of a chemical compound consists of a graphic representation of the molecular structure and arrangement of atoms.

When isomeric molecules have the same molecular formula but different bonding patterns and atomic organization, they are known as structural isomers.

When carbon is attached to four different groups, it is known as the chiral carbon.