Q19 of 48 Page 1

(a) Define the term 'isomers'.

(b) Draw two possible isomers of the compound with molecular formula C3H60 and write their names.


(c) Give the electron dot structures of the above two compounds.

(a) Isomers are the organic compounds which have same molecular formula but have different structures.


(b) The two possible isomers of the compound with the molecular formula C3H60 are as follows:


1. Propanone


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2. Propanal


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(c) The electron dot structures of the two compounds are:


1) Propanone:



2) Propanal:



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