Draw the structural formula of the two isomers of butane. Give the correct IUPAC name of each isomer.
The structural formula of the two isomers of butane are:
Butane 2-methyl propane
(a) Explain the term 'isomers'. Give one example of isomers. (b) Write (i) structural formula, and (ii) electron-dot structure, of any one isomer of n-heptane (C7H16). (c) Write IUPAC name of the compound having the formula n−C4H10. (d) Give the IUPAC names for the following :
Draw the structures of all isomeric alcohols of molecular formula C5H12O and give their IUPAC names.
Classify the isomers of alcohols in question 3. (i) as primary secondary and tertiary alcohols.