Chapter 6, Problem 41E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula for $n-\text{heptene}$ is to be drawn. The total number of isomers that are possible by moving only the position of the double bond is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Hydrocarbons are the organic compounds which contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Isomers are the compounds which have the same molecular formula but different arrangement of the atoms in space.

The structural formula is a two-dimensional representation, which gives the information about the atoms that are bonded together and the atoms that are not bonded.

Alkenes are the unsaturated hydrocarbons, which contain at least one double bond.

The general molecular formula for the alkene is ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n}$.