isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
define isomers?
A
a molecule with the same molecular formula but where the atoms are arranged in a different way
2
Q
define structural isomers
A
same molecular formula but different structural formula
3
Q
define functional group isomers?
A
functional groups are different
4
Q
define chain isomers?
A
different arrangement of hydrocarbon chain
5
Q
define positional isomers?
A
functional group attached to main chains at different points
6
Q
define stereoisomerism
A
where two or more compounds have the same structural formula but differ in arrangement of bonds in space
7
Q
what is E-Z isomerism
A
substituents on same side of carbon carbon double bond is a Z
substituents on opposite sides are called E
