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Hydrocarbons having the same formula but variations in structure are called isomers.

a. True
b. False

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Answer:The given statement is true.

Step-by-step explanation:

Isomers are defined as two or more compounds with same structural formula but different arrangement of atom and chemical properties.

For example: Butane, 2-methyl propane are isomers with structural formula
C_4H_(10)
, acetone and propanal both isomers to each other with same structural formula of
C_3H_6O.

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