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  • Isomers of C2H6O: Ethanol vs. Dimethyl Ether - Chemistry Explained
    You're absolutely right! The molecular formula C2H6O can represent two different compounds:

    * Ethanol (ethyl alcohol): This is the most common form of alcohol and has the structural formula CH3CH2OH.

    * Dimethyl ether: This is an ether and has the structural formula CH3OCH3.

    These two compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas. This is a classic example of isomers – molecules with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms.

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