Questions: A model of an alkane appears in the window below.
Which of the following represent structural isomers of the molecule shown in the model?
Choose all that apply.
CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂ CH₂-CH₂-CH₃
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A model of an alkane appears in the window below.
Which of the following represent structural isomers of the molecule shown in the model?
Choose all that apply.
$\mathrm{CH}_{3}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{CH}_{3}$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Analyze the given structure
The 3D model represents 2,2-dimethylpentane. Its molecular formula is C₇H₁₆. Structural isomers will also have the formula C₇H₁₆ but with different atom connectivity.
Step 2: Analyze option 1
The first option shows the structure of 2,2-dimethylpentane, which is the same as the given model. It is not an isomer, but the same molecule.
Step 3: Analyze option 2
The second option is n-octane, which has the molecular formula C₈H₁₈. It's not an isomer because it doesn't have the same molecular formula as the given structure.
Step 4: Analyze option 3
The third option shows the structure of 2,4-dimethylpentane. Its molecular formula is C₇H₁₆. The connectivity of atoms is different from the original structure. It's a structural isomer.
Step 5: Analyze option 4
The fourth option represents isobutane or methylpropane. It has a molecular formula of C₄H₁₀. It is not an isomer since its molecular formula differs from the given structure.