Isomers

Question 1

What is an isomer?

Answer 1

Compounds that share the same MOLECULAR formula, but a different STRUCTURAL formula (therefore a different structure) i.e. different connectivitiesor bonding arrangements

Question 2

What is another term for ‘constitutional isomer?

Answer 2

Structural isomer

Question 3

How many isomers does C5H12 have?

Answer 3

Three

(Pentane,
2-methyl butane,
2,2,di-methylpropane)

Question 4

What is the other notation used in place of the term ‘Cis’?

Answer 4

(Z-)

Question 5

What would be the isomer notation for an alkene with 2 substituent groups on different sides of the double bond

Answer 5

(E-)

or Trans