Isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of isomers?
A
Structural isomers and stereoisomers
2
Q
describe structural isomers
A
- same molecular formula
- different structural formulae
3
Q
describe stereoisomers
A
- same structural formulae
- different spatial arrangements
4
Q
what are the three types of structural isomer?
A
- chain
- position
- functional grouo
5
Q
what is the type of stereoisomer?
A
E/Z (geometric)
6
Q
define: chain isomers
A
the carbon chains are arranged differently
7
Q
define: position isomers
A
the functional group is attached to the main chain in a different location
8
Q
define: functional group isomer
A
the atoms are reorganised to give a different functional group
9
Q
what makes it an alkene?
A
double bond
10
Q
what makes it an aldehyde?
A
C with a double bond O and single bond H
11
Q
what makes it an alcohol?
A
O-H
12
Q
what makes it a ketone?
A
C double bond O
13
Q
what makes it an ether?
A
C-O-C
14
Q
what does carboxylic acid look like?
A
C double bond O, Single bond O-H
