Wednesday 31 December 2014

Define Isomerism in Butane.

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The molecular formula in butane is C4H10. With this molecular formula there are two arrangements possible. The first shows all the carbon atom in a linear chain. Shown here is normal butane. When one methyl group detaches from chain and join the 2nd carbon atom 2 methyl propane is formed. This is called iso butane in common nomenclature.

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