Is this the same organic side chain?

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The discussion centers on the identification of organic side chains, specifically whether (CH3)2HC is accurately represented as C3H7. It is clarified that (CH3)2CH- refers to isopropyl, while C3H7 can denote both isopropyl and n-propyl, leading to ambiguity. The conversation acknowledges that high school students, particularly those in the International Baccalaureate program, should grasp the concept of isomerism and its implications. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding these basic organic chemistry concepts. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for clarity in representing chemical structures.
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Attached is the image of the desired structure, my question is based on what is pictured as (CH3)2HC- I represented this group as C3H7 which does seem like the logical equivalent, but just being safe here. Am I right?

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(CH3)2CH- is what would be called isopropyl, C3H7- is ambiguous as it can be both isopropyl and n-propyl.
 
Ah! Okay, But I'm just an international baccalaureate student if you know what that is, would they expect so much?!
 
Much? I would expect high school students to understand the ambiguity, after all this is a very basic isomerism and judging from the picture the question is about isomerism as well.
 

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