How would you draw constitutional isomers for the molecular formula C4H8?
1 Answer
Dec 4, 2015
There are five constitutional isomers with the formula
Explanation:
An alkane with 4 carbon atoms would have the formula
This hydrocarbon has two hydrogens less, so it must contain either a double bond or a ring.
The possibilities are:
But-1-ene
But-2-ene
2-Methylpropene
Cyclobutane
Methylcyclopropane