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Comparison activity: Isobutylene vs acetone

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Isobutylene and acetone are both organic molecules, but they have different structures and properties:
Isobutylene (C4H8):
An alkene (contains a carbon-carbon double bond)
Branched structure
Gaseous at room temperature
Used in the production of polymers and synthetic rubber
Acetone (C3H6O):
A ketone (contains a carbonyl group with a carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen atom)
Linear structure
Liquid at room temperature
A common solvent and used in nail polish remover

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