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Define the term 'structural isomerism'. Explain why propane cannot exhibit this property. Draw the structures of possible isomers of butane, C4H10

Structural Isomerism are the organic compounds which have same molecular formula but have different structures.

We don’t have isomers of Propane because Propane has three carbon atoms due to less no. of carbon atoms, it is impossible to arrange carbon atoms in different manners.


The various Isomers of butaneare as follows:


1) N-butane



Or



2) 2-Methyl Propane


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