Stereoisomerism

Question 1

What is the definition of stereoisomerism?

Answer 1

Molecules with the same structural formula but atoms are arranged differently in space

Question 2

What are the 2 types of stereoisomerism?

Answer 2

Geometrical Isomers
Optical Isomers

Question 3

What prefix do we use in geometrical isomers?

Answer 3

Cis
Trans

Question 4

What are Cis isomers?

Answer 4

Cis isomers are compounds with the same group in the same direction relative to the plane

Question 5

What are trans isomers?

Answer 5

Trans isomers are compounds with the same group in the diagonally opposite position from the double bond

Question 6

What are E isomers?

Answer 6

(E)- : the higher priority groups are on opposite sides of the double bond.

Question 7

What are Z isomers

Answer 7

(Z)- : the higher priority groups are on the same side of the double bond

Question 8

What are the two requirements for stereoisomerism?

Answer 8

-A c=c which restricts rotation
-Two different groups to be attached to each carbon atom of the c=c group