L8 - Sterochemistry 1

Question 1

What is the family tree isomers?

Answer 1

Structural isomers, Stereoisomers
(stereoisomers): conformational isomers, configurational isomers
(configurational isomers): geometric isomers, optical isomers

Question 2

What are structural isomers?

Answer 2

different compounds having same molecular formula
(different physical properties)

Question 3

What are stereoisomers?

Answer 3

same constitution, same formula, different spatial arrangement

Question 4

what are conformational isomers?

Answer 4

different arrangement of atoms from bond rotation
(not bond breaking)

Question 5

what are the 2 different types of conformations?

Answer 5

staggered
eclipsed

Question 6

what are the properties for staggered conformation?

Answer 6

lower energy
C-H bonds further away

Question 7

what are the bonds called going vertical?

Answer 7

axial

Question 8

what are the bonds called going outwards (sideways)?

Answer 8

equatorial