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Constitutional/Structural Isomers
Constitutional/Structural Isomers differ
in how atoms are connected.
The two
isomers of butane are shown below.
The carbon atoms are connected in
different patterns.
butane
Bp –0.4
o
C
Mp –139
o
C
Isobutane
Bp –12
o
C
Mp –145
o
C