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O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/12/M/J/22
Question 37 from 5070/12/M/J/22

Explanation

Verifying molecular formulas of isomers

Steps:

  • Examine structure of compound 1: count 4 C, 8 H, 2 O atoms.
  • Examine structure of compound 2: count 4 C, 8 H, 2 O atoms.
  • Examine structure of compound 3: count 4 C, 8 H, 2 O atoms.
  • Confirm all match C4H8O2 formula.

Why D is correct:

  • Molecular formula C4H8O2 requires exactly 4 carbon, 8 hydrogen, and 2 oxygen atoms, which all three compounds satisfy per standard organic notation.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A omits compound 3, which has C4H8O2.
  • B omits compound 2, which has C4H8O2.
  • C omits compound 1, which has C4H8O2.

Final answer: D

Topic: Formulae, functional groups and terminology

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