Catherine S.

asked • 08/30/21

Constitutional Isomers

Hi! I am a little confused on how to tell what is a constitutional isomer. I know that they are different structures with different functions that have the same molecular formula


for example are these constitutional isomers?


c-c-c-c-c-cl. c-c-c-c-c-c

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cl

(all carbons are attached to hydrogens to fill octets)

Catherine S.

I think they are the same molecule may be because the carbon bonded to the chlorine in both are bound to one carbon, one chlorine, and two hydrogens but I'm not sure
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Nikolay M. answered • 08/30/21

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Catherine S.

thank you! When typing this out I didn't even realize the right had six carbons, I intended it to have five! I do have a molecular model kit but it never occurred to me to use it.
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