4: Isomers Flashcards
1
Q
Constitutional isomers
A
same molec formula but their atoms are connected differently.
2
Q
stereoisomers
A
differ in the way their atoms are separated in space
3
Q
cis-trans isomers result from
A
restricted rotation caused by having a DB or a cyclic molecule
They have different BP and dipole moments…
4
Q
cis isomer
A
compound with the Hydrogens on the same side of the C=C
5
Q
trains isomer
A
isomer with the Hydrogens on the opposite side of the C=C
6
Q
no cis or trans when
A
two of the same substituents are attached to the sp2 Carbon
7
Q
Conformations
A
different arrangements of the same compound, cannot be separated
8
Q
Configurations
A
can be separated, essentially different compounds
