Chemistry Isomerism

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What is an isomer?
Same molecular formula but atoms arranged differently in space
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What is a chain isomer?
Hydrocarbon chain arranged differently
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What is function group isomer?
Functional group is different. e.g: OH for alcohol but O for ether.
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What is a positional isomer?
Functional group attached to main chain at different positions.
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What is the display formula?
Shows every atom and bonding in a molecule
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What is the structural formula?
Arrangement of atoms in a molecule in a simplified form.
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What is a chain isomer?

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Hydrocarbon chain arranged differently

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What is function group isomer?

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Card 4

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What is a positional isomer?

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Card 5

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What is the display formula?

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