O Levels Chemistry (5070)•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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