Carbon

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Figure Which of the following statements is false?

  1. Molecules with the formulas CH3CH2COOH and C3H6O2 could be structural isomers.
  2. Molecules must have a double bond to be cis-trans isomers.
  3. To be enantiomers, a molecule must have at least three different atoms or groups connected to a central carbon.
  4. To be enantiomers, a molecule must have at least four different atoms or groups connected to a central carbon.

Hint:

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