Chapter 22, Problem 11TE

To determine

The possible structural isomers (configurations) of ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$.

Answer to Problem 11TE

Possible structural isomers of ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$ are two.

Explanation of Solution

Structural isomers-compounds which have same molecular formula but differ in chemical structures.

Configuration-this term is used when the chemical structures with same molecular formula are different with atom bonding.

In ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$,the atoms can be arranged in two ways-

1.${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$ is the structure of alkene in which double bond can be arranged on either side of chain and known as propene.

2.It can be arranged in cycle with single bonds and is known as cyclopropane.

Conclusion:

Therefore, possible structural isomers of ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$ are two.