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Write the structures of the alcohols with the molecular formula, `C_5H12O `which exhibit enantiomorphism.

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With formula `C_5H_12O` eight alcohol and six ether constitutional isomers are possible. Among alcohols following three can exhibit enantiomerism.
1. `CH_3-overset(CH_3)overset(|)(CH)-underset(OH)underset(|)overset(**)(CH)-CH_3" "2. CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-underset(OH)underset(|)overset(**)(CH)-CH_3" "3. CH_3-CH_2-underset(OH)underset(|)overset(**)(CH)-CH_2OH`
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