Isomerism Flashcards
What are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae called?
Isomers
What type of isomerism is characterized by compounds having the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements?
Structural isomerism
Which homologous series frequently demonstrates examples of structural isomerism?
Alkane homologous series
What is the molecular formula for butane?
C4H10
Fill in the blank: The molecular formula C4H10 can represent structural isomers such as _______ and 2-methylpropane.
Butane
In compounds containing a functional group, how can structural isomers differ?
The functional group can be at different positions along the carbon chain
What are the two possible structural isomers of C3H7Cl?
1-chloropropane and 2-chloropropane
True or False: Aldehydes and ketones with the same number of carbon atoms can have the same molecular formula.
True
What is the molecular formula for propanal?
C3H6O
What is the molecular formula for propanone?
C3H6O
Fill in the blank: The molecular formula C3H6O could represent either _______ or propanone.
Propanal
What are the structural isomers of C3H6O?
Propanal and propanone
