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Ch.21 - Organic Chemistry
Chapter 21, Problem 49

Can you write the structural formulas for each of the possible isomers of n-hexene that are formed by moving the position of the double bond?

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Identify the parent chain: n-hexene has a six-carbon chain with a double bond.
Determine the possible positions for the double bond: In a six-carbon chain, the double bond can be between carbons 1 and 2, 2 and 3, or 3 and 4.
Draw the structural formula for each isomer: Start with the double bond between carbons 1 and 2, then move it to between carbons 2 and 3, and finally between carbons 3 and 4.
Ensure each structure maintains the correct number of hydrogens: Each carbon should have four bonds in total, adjusting the number of hydrogens as needed.
Verify that each isomer is unique: Check that no two structures are identical, ensuring each represents a distinct isomer.