Lecture 2 - Binding to target shape and intermolecular forces Flashcards
1
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What is a geometric (cis/tran) isomer?
A
Molecules with restricted rotation about a carbon-carbon double bond.
2
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What is a structural isomer?
A
Molecules with different connectivity of groups
3
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What is a conformational isomer?
A
Molecules with same connectivity and interconversion involves rotation about a single bond
4
Q
What is VSEPR
A
Each group of valence electrons around a central atom is located as far away as possible from the others to minimise repulsions
5
Q
What is a hydrogen bond?
A
Weak to moderate attractive force between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to a very electronegative atom and a pair of electrons on another small, electronegative atom.
