introduction to organic chem Flashcards

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what is structural isomerism and examples of it

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same molecular formula but different structural formula
chain-length of c chain
position-position of functional group
functional group-type of functional group

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general formula of an alkene

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CnH2n

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general formula of an alkane

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CnH2n+2

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general formula of a cycloalkane

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CnH2n

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features of molecules in a homologous series

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same general formula
same functional group
different number of CH2 units
similar chemical properties
show gradual change in physical properties

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definition of stereoisomerism

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same molecular and structural formula but different arrangement of atoms in space

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