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  • Butene Isomers: Understanding C4H8 Molecular Variations
    Butene is not a single molecule, but rather a group of isomers, meaning molecules with the same chemical formula but different structural arrangements.

    The general formula for butene is C₄H₈.

    Here are the four common isomers of butene:

    * 1-Butene: The double bond is at the end of the carbon chain.

    * cis-2-Butene: The double bond is in the middle of the carbon chain, with both hydrogens on the same side.

    * trans-2-Butene: The double bond is in the middle of the carbon chain, with the hydrogens on opposite sides.

    * Isobutene (2-methylpropene): The carbon chain is branched, with the double bond at the end.

    You can see these structures illustrated in most chemistry textbooks or online resources.

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