Definition T10

Question 1

Structural isomerism

Answer 1

Same molecular formula but different structural formula

Question 2

Stereoisomerism

Answer 2

Same molecular formula, same structural formula but different arrangement of atoms in space

Question 3

Optical isomerism

Answer 3

Presence of chiral carbon (C*) forming non super impossible mirror image

Question 4

Homolytic fission

Answer 4

Breaking of a covalent bond where each atom gains a bonding electron

Question 5

Free radical

Answer 5

Species with odd number of electron

Question 6

Electrophile

Answer 6

Electron poor species

Question 7

Heterolytic fission

Answer 7

Breaking of a covalent bond in which two electrons go to atom, forming ions

Question 8

Nucleophile

Answer 8

Species with lone pair of electron

Question 9

Cracking

Answer 9

Breaking down of long chain of hydrocarbon into small hydrocarbon (alkane/alkene) which is more high demand

Question 10

Polymerisation

Answer 10

Small molecule called monomer joined together to form larger molecule called polymer