Explain isomerism. State any four characteristics of isomers. Draw the structures of possible isomers of butane, C4H10.


Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula.
Four characteristics of isomers are given below:
  1. Isomers have different physical properties.
  2. Isomers may have same or different chemical properties.
  3. All isomers have the same number of atoms.
  4. Isomers have different structural arrangements.

Isomers of butane, C4H10 are given below:

n- butane

iso-butane


Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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