DF - Isomerism Flashcards
In what 5 ways can you represent organic compounds?
General formula Molecular formula Shortened structural formula Structural formula Skeletal formula
What are the different types of structural isomers?
Chain isomerism.
Position isomerism.
Functional group isomerism.
What are structural isomers?
Same molecular formula but different structural formula.
What is chain isomerism?
The carbon skeleton can be arranged differently.
What is special about chain isomers?
They have similar chemical properties but their physical properties will be different because of the change in shape of the molecule.
What is position isomerism?
The skeleton and the functional group are the same only with the functional group attached to a different carbon atom.
What is special about position isomers?
Different physical properties and the chemical properties might be different too.
What is functional group isomerism?
Atoms can be arrange into different functional groups.
What is special about functional group isomers?
Very different physical and chemical properties.
