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Each of the following compounds is either an aldehyde or a ketone (Section 1.3C)
Chapter 2, Problem 2.23(choose chapter or problem)
Each of the following compounds is either an aldehyde or a ketone (Section 1.3C). Whichstructural formulas represent the same compound? Which represent constitutional isomers? (a) O (d)
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QUESTION:
Each of the following compounds is either an aldehyde or a ketone (Section 1.3C). Whichstructural formulas represent the same compound? Which represent constitutional isomers? (a) O (d)
ANSWER:Key concepts
Constitutional isomers
Constitutional isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but distinct structural formulas. Constitutional isomers differ in the types of bonds they have (single, double, or triple) and/or the connectivity of their atoms.
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We are given a set of aldehydes and ketones, among these we need to find which are identical molecules which are constitutional isomers.
Constitutional isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but distinct structural formulas.
