Isomerism Flashcards
1
Q
What is an isomer
A
same molecular formula
Different structural formula
2
Q
What can Structural isomerism be divided into
A
Positional
Functional group
Chain
3
Q
Positional isomerism is
A
The functional group is attached at different points along the carbon chain
4
Q
Functional group isomerism
A
Same molecular formula but different functional groups
5
Q
Chain isomerism
A
A different arrangement of hydrocarbons chain
6
Q
Stereoisomerism
A
Same structural formula but differing arrangements of bonds
7
Q
Two types of stereoisomerism
A
E-Z isomerism
Optical isomerism
8
Q
What is E isomerism
A
E isomerism is when the structure has the structural isomerism on the opposite side
9
Q
What is Z isomerism
A
What the other isomerism is on the same side
