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Ch. 6 - Stereoisomerism: Arrangement of Atoms in Space
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 5b

What type of isomerism is indicated by each of the following pairs of molecules? Be as specific as possible.
(b) Two molecular structures: a hexagon representing cyclohexane and a pentagon with a branch indicating a constitutional isomer.

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Step 1: Observe the two molecular structures provided in the image. The first molecule is a cyclopentane, a five-membered ring, while the second molecule is a methylcyclobutane, a four-membered ring with a methyl group attached.
Step 2: Recall the concept of structural isomerism. Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but differ in the connectivity of atoms within the molecule.
Step 3: Determine the molecular formula for both molecules. Cyclopentane has the formula C5H10, and methylcyclobutane also has the formula C5H10. This confirms that they are structural isomers.
Step 4: Analyze the specific type of structural isomerism. These molecules differ in the arrangement of their carbon atoms: one forms a five-membered ring, while the other forms a four-membered ring with a substituent. This is an example of ring-chain isomerism, a subtype of structural isomerism.
Step 5: Conclude that the type of isomerism indicated by the pair of molecules is ring-chain isomerism, as they differ in the cyclic structure and substituent arrangement while maintaining the same molecular formula.

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