Organic Chemistry - Hydrocarbons: Isomers

Question 1

isomerism

Answer 1

• isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different arrangement of the atoms, which results in different compounds with unique sets of properties

Question 2

isomers

Answer 2

• structural (m. formula same, different connections)
• stereoisomers (m. formula same, same connections)
• • geometric
• • optical

Question 3

determining if compounds are identical, isomers, or unrelated

Answer 3

1 is the molecular formula the same?

2. is bonding arrangement the same? (are the atoms connected to one another in exactly the same way)