Discover All Isomers for C9H20 for Beginners

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The discussion focuses on identifying all isomers for the hydrocarbon C9H20, specifically nonane and its various methylated derivatives. The user has identified six isomers, including nonane, 2-methyloctane, 3-methyloctane, 4-methyloctane, and 2,2-dimethylheptane. The conversation emphasizes the importance of structural representation in understanding isomer configurations. Participants encourage the use of proper notation for clarity in chemical structures.

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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

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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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