The molecular formula C6H14 corresponds to various structural arrangements of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Specifically, there are 5 constitutional isomers for C6H14. These isomers differ in the connectivity of their atoms, meaning that the same atoms are connected in different ways.
The five isomers are:
- Hexane (straight-chain)
- 2-Methylpentane
- 3-Methylpentane
- 2,2-Dimethylbutane
- 2,3-Dimethylbutane
Each of these structural forms has distinct physical and chemical properties, even though they share the same molecular formula. Understanding these isomers is important in fields such as organic chemistry and materials science, where the properties of different molecules can lead to different applications.