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Draw the structures of isomers of pentane.
Topic: Organic chemistry: structure, nomenclature and reactions
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The three isomers of pentane are: n-pentane CH₃–CH₂–CH₂–CH₂–CH₃; 2-methylbutane CH₃–CH(CH₃)–CH₂–CH₃; 2,2-dimethylpropane C(CH₃)₄.
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