isomerism

Question 1

what are the main types of isomerism

Answer 1

stereoisomerism and structural isomerism

Question 2

what different types of structural isomerism

Answer 2

chain isomerism, postional isomerism and functuntional group isomerism

Question 3

describe chain isomerism

Answer 3

they have changed carbon chains. For example, one might be pentane, the other 2-methylbutane.
or, two or more compounds with similar chemical formulas but distinct carbon atom arrangements in straight or branched chains

Question 4

describe positional isomerism

Answer 4

The carbon chain is identical, but the functional group is on a different carbon.

Question 5

describe functional group isomerism

Answer 5

These have the same atoms, but they’re arranged into a different functional group.
e.g propanal and propanone
so when compounds that have the same chemical formula but havedifferent functional groups attached to them

Question 6

what is stereoisomerism

Answer 6

Stereoisomers are structures with same structural formula but different spatial arrangement of atoms

Question 7

what rules must apply for E / Z isomers

Answer 7

when there is a restricted rotation of the C=C bond. and if the groups bonded to each carbon atom in the C=C bond are different

Question 8

what is an E isomer. (trans)

Answer 8

In an E isomer, the two highest priority groups on each carbon atom are on opposite sides of the double bond.

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Question 9

what is a Z isomer (cis)

Answer 9

In a Z isomer, the two highest priority groups on each carbon atom are on the same side of the double bond.

Question 10

how to determine the highest priority group in E/Z isomers

Answer 10

calculate the highest atomic number