Chapter 20.5: Constitutional Isomerism

Question 1

define constitutional isomer

Answer 1

a molecule that has the same molecular formula, but the atoms are connected in a different sequence

Question 2

functional groups on different parts of the molecule results in the same formula but different _____

Answer 2

properties (functional groups in different places are a cause of constitutional isomers)

Question 3

two molecules with the same molecular formula but different functional groups is an example of _________

Answer 3

constitutional isomerism