Are CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 & CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 Metamers?

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In summary, metamers are molecules with the same molecular formula, but different structural arrangements. They have the same number of atoms and the same types of atoms, but different bonding patterns. The difference between CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 is the position of the nitrogen atom. In CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2, the nitrogen atom is at the end of the carbon chain, while in CH3-CH-CH2-NH2, the nitrogen is attached to the middle carbon atom. CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and CH3-CH-CH2-NH2
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The given compounds are:

CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2

CH3-CH-CH2-NH2
...|
...CH3

Are these two metamers ??

I think that they are. Because if two different alkyl groups are attached on either side of a particular group (Which is amine in this case) , they are metamers.
 
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Well, whatg is the definition of "metamer". Do these satisfy that definition?
 
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HallsofIvy said:
Well, whatg is the definition of "metamer". Do these satisfy that definition?

I think so! I consulted wiki.
 

FAQ: Are CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 & CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 Metamers?

What are metamers?

Metamers are molecules with the same molecular formula, but different structural arrangements. They have the same number of atoms and the same types of atoms, but different bonding patterns.

What is the difference between CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and CH3-CH-CH2-NH2?

The difference between CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 is the position of the nitrogen atom. In CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2, the nitrogen atom is at the end of the carbon chain, while in CH3-CH-CH2-NH2, the nitrogen is attached to the middle carbon atom.

Are CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 isomers?

No, CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 are not isomers. Isomers have the same molecular formula and number of atoms, but different arrangements of those atoms. In this case, the two molecules have different bonding patterns and are therefore not isomers.

Can metamers have different physical and chemical properties?

Yes, metamers can have different physical and chemical properties. Even though they have the same molecular formula, the different structural arrangements can result in different functional groups and bonding patterns, leading to different properties such as melting point, boiling point, and reactivity.

Are CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 enantiomers?

No, CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 are not enantiomers. Enantiomers are molecules that are mirror images of each other and have the same molecular formula and bonding patterns. In this case, the two molecules have different bonding patterns and are not mirror images of each other.

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