How many different structural formulas can be written for C5H11Cl?

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How many different structural formulas can be written for C5H11Cl?

Include straight and branched chain compounds. PLZ help me ASAP.

2007-02-22 12:21:06 · 2 answers · asked by kcc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

I just need the amount of structural formulas.

2007-02-22 12:25:14 · update #1

I dont know how to draw them.

2007-02-22 13:33:26 · update #2

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I think maybe 8, but I'm not sure. You should draw them yourself.

2007-02-22 12:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by BP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Why don't you just draw them out yourself? Start with all the permutations of the carbon backbone and move the chlorine around to various spots.

Hint: there are only 3 possible combinations of carbon chains from 5 carbon atoms. The rest are mirrors or inversions.

2007-02-22 20:29:05 · answer #2 · answered by Your Best Fiend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋