Question

Draw the structures of all monobromo derivatives of pentane, c5h11br, which contain a 4-carbon chain.

Answer 1

Two or more compounds that have same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of atoms in molecule and thus posses different properties are known as isomers.

The molecular formula of pentane is
`C_5H_1_2` substituting one hydrogen from pentane with bromine results in the formation of monobromo derivatives of pentane having molecular formula,
`C_5H_1_1Br`.

The structure of monobromo derivatives of pentane that is 1-bromopentane, 2-bromopentane, and 3-bromopentane and having molecular formula,
`C_5H_1_1Br` is shown in the image.

The other two arrangements of monobromo derivatives of pentane that is 2-bromo-2-methylbutane and 2-bromo-3-methylbutane is shown in the image.

There are different structures of monobromo derivatives of pentane having molecular formula,
`C_5H_1_1Br` which contain a 4-carbon chain are 1- bromo-2-methylbutane and 1-bromo-3-methylbutane shown in the image.