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Answer 1 · 2017-05-16T09:55:05

Process of elimination (see below)

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Isomers of a chemical formula, such as $C_{4} H_{10} O$ $C_4H_10O$ , maintain the same chemical formula, but have different structural features. Note that $C_{4} H_{10} O$ $C_4H_10O$ is very similar to $C_{4} H_{10}$ $C_4H_10$ (Butane). Also note that for every double bond or ring in a formula, you lose 2 Hydrogen atoms.

Because having 10 Hydrogens and an Oxygen atom will have taken up all the free spots, we say that $C_{4} H_{10} O$ $C_4H_10O$ is saturated. Therefore, you do not have to worry about double bonds or rings.

Oxygen is a single bond. The only functional groups with a single bond are the alcohols ( $O H$ $OH$ group) and ethers ( $C O$ $CO$ branch).

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