Isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
Isomer
A
Molecules with the same molecular formula but whose atoms are arranged differently
2
Q
What are the 3 structural isomerism types
A
Positional
Functional groups
Chain
3
Q
What is positional isomerism
A
Same functional groups attached to the main chain at different points
4
Q
What is functional group isomerism
A
Different functional group
5
Q
What is chain isomerism
A
Different arrangement of the hydrocarbon chain
6
Q
What is stereoisomerism
A
Where 2 or more compounds have the same structural formulae but different arrangement of bonds in space
7
Q
2 types of stereoisomerism
A
E - Z
Optical
