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 Recognizing Isomers
  What IS an isomer?
• An isomer is a compound that has the same number of carbon and hydrogen
atoms as another compound, but has a different structure
• An isomer of a hydrocarbon has a minimum of 4 carbon atoms.
ŠThe bigger the compound, the more possibilities for isomers.
Š The bigger the compound, the higher the boiling point of the compound.
What’s NOT an isomer:
• A structure that is just flipped over. • A structure that is just bent.
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