11.4 Isomerism

Question 1

What are structural isomers?

Answer 1

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula

Question 2

What is an isomer?

Answer 2

Different compound with the same molecular formula

Question 3

Isomers with the same functional group

Answer 3

Functional group can be at different positions along the carbon chain

Question 4

Isomers with different functional groups

Answer 4

Aldehydes and ketones with the same number of carbon atoms have the same molecular formulae