1. What is an isomer? How many possible isomers of heptane are there? What are the structural differences between these isomers?

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1.	What is an isomer?  How many possible isomers of heptane are there? What are the structural differences between these isomers?

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The word "isomer" is used in relation to another molecule, such that a pair of isomers are different molecules with the same molecular formula (meaning the arrangement of atoms is different). There are different types of isomers. For your question you're looking for structural isomers. This is one isomer of heptane |dw:1401242985209:dw|