Isomerism

Question 1

What is isomerism

Answer 1

Isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different arrangement of the atoms in space

Question 2

what are the 2 types plus subtypes of isomerism

Answer 2

1.) constitutional isomerism
- different bonding of atoms
- chain, functional group, positional
2.) stereoisomerism
- enantiomerism, cis-trans

Question 3

What is chain isomerism and what does it mean for the properties

Answer 3

Different structure of the carbon chain, similar chemical but different physical properties

Question 4

What is positional isomerism and what does it mean for the properties

Answer 4

Same functional group at different carbons of the carbon chain, similar chemical but different physical properties

Question 5

What is needed for cis trans isomerism

Answer 5

Restricted rotation about a C-C bond, 2 different groups bonded to each C