What is meant by isomers? Draw the structures of two isomers of butane, C4H10. Explain why we cannot have isomers of first three members of alkane series.
Answer:
Isomers are compounds having the same molecular formula but different structures.
The two isomers of butane, C4HI0 are:
Since branching is not possible, isomers are not possible for the first three members of alkane series.