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Isomerism Flashcards

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What is an isomer?

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Multiple compounds which have the same molecular formula.
Types of Isomerism includes:
• Consuitutional Isomerism
• Stereoisomerism

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What is a constitutional isomer?

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Isomers which have the same molecular formula but different connectivity.
i.e. their shape is different

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What is a stereoisomer?

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Isomers which have the same molecular formula & the same connectivity but a different arrangement in space,

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What types of stereoisomers is there?

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• Enantiomers
• Diastereomers
> E/Z or cis/trans diastereomers
> Chiral diastereomers

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