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There are two constitutional isomers with the formula C_(2)H_(6)O . Write structural formulas of these isomers .

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Solution :If we RECALL that carbon form four covalent bonds oxygen can form TWO , and hydrogen only one , we can ARRIVE at the following constitutionalisomers .

It should be noted that these two isomers are clearly different in their physical PROPERTIES .At room temperature and 1 atm pressure ,dimethyl ether is a gas . Ethanol is a liquid .


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