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The isomers butane and methylpropane have(1) the same molecular formula and the same properties

(2) the same molecular formula and different properties
(3) a different molecular formula and the same properties
(4) a different molecular formula and different properties

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The correct answer is option 2. Butane and methylpropane have the exact same formula which is C4H10. However, their structure differs which gives them different properties. Butane has a linear structure while the latter has a T-like structure.
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