Question
Explain structural isomerism in alkenes by giving an example.
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Answer
Alkenes with more than three carbon atoms show structural isomerism.
e.g. Alkene with molecular formula $C4H8$ is butene. The structural formulae for $C_4H_8$ can be drawn in three different ways:
e.g. Alkene with molecular formula $C4H8$ is butene. The structural formulae for $C_4H_8$ can be drawn in three different ways:
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