isomerism

Question 1

what is isomerism

Answer 1

• molecules which have the same molecular formula but differ in the way their atoms are arranged

Question 2

what are structural isomers

Answer 2

• they are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae

Question 3

what is stereoisomerism

Answer 3

• compounds with the same structural formula but a different arrangement of atoms in 3D shape

Question 4

what is chain isomerism

Answer 4

• the carbon units are in different positions (straight chains instead of branched)

Question 5

what is position isomerism

Answer 5

• the same functional group but in different positions along the carbon chain

Question 6

what is functional isomerism

Answer 6

• they have different functional groups