What are all the alcohols with that molecular formula?

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The molecular formula C5H11OH corresponds to several alcohols, specifically Pentan-1-ol, Pentan-2-ol, Pentan-3-ol, 2-methylbutan-1-ol, 2-methylbutan-2-ol, and 2-dimethylpropan-1-ol. Each of these compounds is classified as an isomer, showcasing the diversity of alcohol structures that can share the same molecular formula. This discussion highlights the significance of structural variations in organic chemistry.

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What are all the alcohols with that molecular formula?
 
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BH20 said:
What are all the alcohols with that molecular formula?
C5H11OH can have many names:

Pentan-1-ol
Pentan-2-ol
Pentan-3-ol
2-methylbutan-1-ol
2-methylbutan-2-ol
2-dimethylpropan-1-ol

I could go on and on. All of these are alchols but each is an isomer.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 

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