These Two Molecules Are Structural Isomers

question 68

Multiple Choice

These two molecules are structural isomers. What is the difference between them?

• A)the number of carbon atoms
• B)the number of hydrogen atoms
• C)the location of a double-bonded oxygen atom
• D)Only one of them has a double bond between carbon atoms.

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