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What are the possibility constitutional isomers of C3H8O

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The molecular formula C₃H₈O can represent several constitutional isomers. Here are the possible constitutional isomers for C₃H₈O:

  1. Propan-1-ol (1-Propanol): A straight-chain alcohol with the hydroxyl (-OH) group at the end of the carbon chain.

    Structure: CH₃-CH₂-CH₂OH

  2. Propan-2-ol (2-Propanol): A branched alcohol (commonly known as isopropanol) with the hydroxyl group on the middle carbon of the straight-chain.

    Structure: CH₃-CHOH-CH₃

  3. Ethyl methyl ether (Ethoxy methane): An ether with an ethyl (C₂H₅) group and a methyl (CH₃) group bonded to the oxygen.

    Structure: CH₃-O-CH₂-CH₃

These three isomers represent all the structural variations of C₃H₈O under standard conditions. Each of these isomers has different properties and reactivities due to their structural differences.