Constitutional (Structural) Isomers
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Constitutional (Structural) Isomers. Constitutional isomers have different atomic connectivities.

Examples:

n-butane, CH3CH2CH2CH3; 2-methylpropane, (CH3)3CH

ethanol, CH3CH2OH; methyl ether, CH3OCH3

These molecules have the same kinds and numbers of atoms but different 'backbone' arrangements.

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