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Chapter 20: Q7E (page 1139)

Explain why these two molecules are not isomers:

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Because they are the same compound, they are not isomers.

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Step 1:Given Information:

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Explain the given molecules

In organic chemistry, the term isomers can refer to a variety of phenomena.

We've talked about structural and geometric isomers so far.

The molecular formula of structural isomers is the same, but the structural formula is different.

Geometrical isomers have the same structure but a distinct double bond arrangement.

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Explain the given molecules 

Because both structures represent hexane and are the same molecules, there are no isomers here.

Both structures reflect hexane; the only difference is how they are written.

The term isomer refers to the fact that they are different, although these molecules are not. As a result, they can't be classified as isomers.

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Determining the Result:

Because they are the same compound, they are not isomers.

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