Week 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What are isomers?
A
Have the same molecular formula but different structures
2
Q
What are constitutional isomers?
A
Differ in the order of attachment of atoms
3
Q
What are enantiomers?
A
Nonsuperimposable mirror images
4
Q
What are stereoisomers?
A
Atoms are connected in the same order but differ in spatial arrangement
5
Q
What are diasterioisomers?
A
Isomers that are not mirror images
6
Q
What are epimers?
A
Differ at one of several asymmetric carbon atoms
