Problem: Determine whether the two structures in each of the following pairs represent constitutional isomers, different conformations of the same compound, or stereoisomers that cannot be interconverted by rotation about single bonds. (d) cis-1,2-Dimethylcyclopentane and trans-1,3-dimethylcyclopentane
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Determine whether the two structures in each of the following pairs represent constitutional isomers, different conformations of the same compound, or stereoisomers that cannot be interconverted by rotation about single bonds.
(d) cis-1,2-Dimethylcyclopentane and trans-1,3-dimethylcyclopentane
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