stereochemistry Flashcards
1
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what is a structural isomer?
A
differs by the order in which the atoms in the molecule are joined together
2
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what are stereoisomers?
A
when the atoms making up the isomers are joined up in the same order but still manage to have a different three-dimensional arrangement in space
3
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what are the two different types of sterioisomers?
A
*geometric isomerism
*optical isomerism
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