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What is meant by isomers? Draw the structures of two isomers of butane, C4H10. Explain

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What is meant by isomers? Draw the structures of two isomers of butane, C4H10. Explain why we cannot have isomers of first three members of alkane series.

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Isomers are compounds having the same molecular formula but different structures.

The two isomers of butane, C4H10 are:

Since branching is not possible, isomers are not possible for the first three members of alkane series

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