Find 12 Isomers for C4H8BrCl: Get Help Here

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The discussion centers on identifying the 12 isomers of the chemical compound C4H8BrCl. Participants clarify that the carbon chain can be non-linear, allowing for configurations such as isobutane. Initially, one user could only identify 8 isomers, but after collaboration, they confirmed that they had accounted for all 12 isomers. The importance of considering branched structures in isomer identification is emphasized.

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im trying to get the 12 isomers for C4H8BrCl, but I can only find 8, could

someone please help me out ?
 
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don't forget that the carbon chain does not need to be linear, you can have a 3-carbon chain with the 4th carbon hanging off of the middle (isobutane configuration).
 
Arnav - list what isomers you have.
 
thanx quetzalcoatl9, i completely forgot about that, i think i have em all now
 

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