14.5 Structural isomerism

Question 1

What are structural isomers

Answer 1

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula

Question 2

What are the thre types of structural isomerism

Answer 2

1. position isomerism
2. Functional group isomerism
3. Chain isomerism

Question 3

What is position isomerism?

Answer 3

In position isomerism, it is the location of the functional group that varies in each isomer

Question 4

What do you need to be careful about when drawing chain isomers?

Answer 4

To not repeat the same structure and remember there is free rotation about C-C single bonds

Question 5

What is functional group isomerism

Answer 5

They are molecules with the same molecular formula but with duff functional group. Eg C3H8O can be an alchohol or an ether

Question 6

What is chain isomerism

Answer 6

Chain isomers differ in the structure of their carbon skeleton. Eg, butane and methylpropane

Question 7

What is chain isomerism

Answer 7

Chain isomers differ in the structure of their carbon skeleton. Eg, butane and methylpropane