What Are the Different Isomers of C4H8?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the different isomers of the chemical compound C4H8. Participants explore the number and types of isomers, including linear and cyclic forms, within the context of organic chemistry.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants initially suggest there may be only one isomer of C4H8.
  • Others assert that there are multiple isomers, with varying counts being proposed, including four and six.
  • A participant mentions the possibility of missing cyclic isomers, indicating that cyclobutane is one such example.
  • There is a suggestion that the understanding of isomers may not be fully grasped by all participants, as indicated by one participant's earlier submission of an assignment stating there were only four isomers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the total number of isomers for C4H8, with multiple competing views presented regarding the count and types of isomers.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the completeness of their lists of isomers, and there is a suggestion that cyclic forms may have been overlooked.

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Is there only one?
 
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No.

I have to add signature or something, because the message above - albeit perfectly answering the question - is too short :frown:

Borek
 
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yeah, I've been working on some more. i didn't understand the concept at first. so far i have 4, but i think that's it.
 
I have 6 :wink:
 
Borek said:
I have 6 :wink:

damn. i handed in my assignment saying there were four.
 
Most likely you missed cyclic ones.

Borek
 
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No, there are more.

Like cyclobutane.
 
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