The Diversity of Isomers in C5H12

Isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements. They exhibit different physical and chemical properties despite having the same atoms. In this case, we are looking at two isomers of a chemical compound with the molecular formula C5H12.

Types of Isomers

The two isomers shown in the graphic belong to the category of structural isomers. Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but different bonding arrangements of atoms. They can be chain isomers, position isomers, functional group isomers, or tautomers.

C5H12 Isomers

C5H12 has only three isomers:
Pentane: A straight-chain alkane with the formula C5H12.
Butane: Another straight-chain alkane with the formula C4H10.
Propane: A third straight-chain alkane with the formula C3H8.

Which type of isomers are the two compounds in the graphic?

The two compounds in the graphic are structural isomers.