Discover All Isomers for C9H20 for Beginners

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying all isomers for the molecular formula C9H20, which pertains to organic chemistry and structural isomerism.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster expresses frustration in identifying isomers and seeks assistance. Some participants share specific isomers they have identified, including nonane and various methyloctanes. Others inquire about additional isomers and express a desire for further guidance.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with participants sharing partial findings and seeking more information. Some guidance has been offered regarding the identification of isomers, but there is no consensus on the complete list of isomers yet.

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Participants are working within the constraints of a homework assignment, which may limit the resources they can use to find isomers.

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hey I am trying to figure out all the isomers for C9H20...im getting kind of frusterated so if anyone can help me find them or just tell me how thatd be awesome! thanx! :smile:
 
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ok i have 6 so far...

-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c nonane

c
l
-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c- 2-methyloctane


c
l
-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c- 3-methyloctane

c
l
-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c- 4-methyloctane

c
l
-c-c-c-c-c-c-c- 2,2 dimethylheptane
l
c


hm...ok well its not letting me keep the methyls where they belong but i have them in the right places i think anyways, when i write it down on paper
 
Code:
-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c  nonane

   c
   |
-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-  2-methyloctane


      c
      |
-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-    3-methyloctane

           c
           |
-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-     4-methyloctane

     c
     |
-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-        2,2 dimethylheptane
     |
     c

Use the [ code ] and [ / code ] tags next time.
 
oh ok i see thanx!
 
pleeeeeeease help me I am stuck! how do i find more of the isomers?
 
does anyone kno anymore?
 

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