Chapter 12, Problem 8Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Structural formula for isomers formed when a hydrogen atom is replaced by an $-OH$ group have to be drawn where molecular formula is $C_4{H}_{10}$.

Concept Introduction:

Isomerism: Isomers are compounds with same molecular formula with different arrangements of atoms.

• • Structural isomers: They have same molecular formula but different bonding arrangements of atoms.
• • Stereoisomers: They differ in their spatial arrangement of atoms.

In chemistry, structure is the arrangement of chemical bonds between atoms in a molecule, specifically which atoms are chemically bonded to what other atoms with what kind of chemical bond.

In complete structural formula,

• ✓  All of the atoms are shown at each end and intersection of bonds
• ✓  H atoms are shown