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Biology; Chemistry; Physics: Post your doubts here!

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C because the third one is the same as the structure shown. As in, it's not branched. It's the same as the structure, the only difference being the CH3 which is rotated. It's just twisted, at the end. It's still a chain.
the question states
Which structure is NOT an isomer
 
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the question states
Which structure is NOT an isomer

Exactly. The third one is NOT an isomer. Isomers have different structural arrangement but same formula.
All other options are isomers since they have the same formula but different structures. While the third one is NOT an isomer, since it has the same structural arrangement.
 
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Exactly. The third one is NOT an isomer. Isomers have different structural arrangement but same formula.
All other options are isomers since they have the same formula but different structures. While the third one is NOT an isomer, since it has the same structural arrangement.
But why isn't it B or D?
 
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B and D have a different structure. They are branched. Isomers have to have a branched structure. And all other options are branched. Which means they are isomers.
Exactly. The third one is NOT an isomer. Isomers have different structural arrangement but same formula.
All other options are isomers since they have the same formula but different structures. While the third one is NOT an isomer, since it has the same structural arrangement.
Oh alright, thanks for the explanation
 
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But why isn't it B or D?
A better explanation would be that the last CH3 is still attached to the second last CH2 making it pentane-1 or something like that.In the other it is attached to
CH2 in between making it Pentane-2.Get it.The same is with other structures that have functional groups.
 
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How is the answer C?
And how do you find the odd one out in such questions?

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Actually its'a bit confusing to determine the isomers in condensed structural formula. So make the complete structural formula first showing all bonds. Then see the CH3 group is attached to the first carbon atom. In the first and secondoption, the CH3 group is attached to the second carbon atom, in the last option it's attached to the 3rd carbon atom.
 
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How can we demonstrate presence of stomata in the leaves?
A better experiment would be to attach pieces of cobalt chloride paper to both ends of the leaf.Lower end would change color to pink and indicate presence of stomata
 
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A better experiment would be to attach pieces of cobalt chloride paper to both ends of the leaf.Lower end would change color to pink and indicate presence of stomata
Isn't that for proving that transpiration occurs most at the bottom of the leaf?
 
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