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How are these two formulas called?

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These are structural formulas of constitutional isomers of hexene, an alkene.

Both are acyclic, six-carbon chains, and they differ only in the position of the double bond. As constitutional isomers, both structures have the same molecular formula.

The first structure is of hex-1-ene (or 1-hexene).

The second structure is of (3E)-hex-3-ene [or (3E)-3-hexene].

Both structures have the molecular formula C₆H₁₂.

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