3.1.5 Stereoisomerism Flashcards
1
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What is stereoisomerism?
A
Compounds with the same atoms connected to each other just arranged differently in space
2
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What are the 2 types of stereoisomerism?
A
- Geometric isomerism (E/Z)
- Optical Isomerism
3
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What is E/Z isomerism?
A
Seen in unsaturated or ring compounds with same molecular formula but differently arranged in space
Compounds have different chemical and physical properties
4
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What does E and Z mean
A
E isomers have functional groups on opposite side of double bond / carbon ring (trans)
Z isomers have functional groups on the same side of double bond / carbon ring (cis)
