A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/12/M/J/25

Explanation
Isomers of C₃H₇Br: constitutional and stereoisomers Steps:
- Calculate degree of unsaturation: (2C + 2 - H - X)/2 = (8 - 7 - 1)/2 = 0, so acyclic saturated bromoalkane.
- Identify constitutional isomers by placing Br on different carbons: 1-bromopropane (CH₃CH₂CH₂Br) and 2-bromopropane ((CH₃)₂CHBr).
- Assess chirality: 1-bromopropane's Br-carbon has two H atoms, achiral; 2-bromopropane's central C has Br, H, CH₃, CH₃ (identical groups), achiral.
- No stereoisomers possible, so total isomers = 2.
Why A is correct:
- C₃H₇Br has exactly two constitutional isomers, both achiral, per isomer classification rules.
Why the others are wrong:
- B. 3: Mistake from assuming 2-bromopropane chiral (ignores identical methyl groups).
- C. 4: Matches constitutional isomers of C₄H₉Br, not C₃H₇Br.
- D. 5: Matches total isomers of C₄H₉Br including 2-bromobutane enantiomers.
Final answer: A
Topic: Halogen compounds
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