3.1.3 Isomerism Flashcards
1
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what is structural isomerism
A
molecules which have the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms in space
2
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what is a chain isomer
A
molecules that have the same molecular formula but one is linear the other is branched
3
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what is a functional group isomer
A
isomers that have had their structures changed so that they have different functional groups
4
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what are position isomers
A
molecules that have the same molecular formula but have their functional group in different places