Isomer definitions - quiz
- Created by: Tasha.L
- Created on: 11-09-16 12:09
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2. Define 'optical isomer'.
- They have the same molecular formula but interact with plane polarised light differently.
- They have the same molecular formula but a different structural formula.
- They have the same molecular formula and chain length, but differ by the position of the functional group.
3. Define 'stereo isomer'.
- They have the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms in space.
- They have the same molecular formula, but interact differently with plane polarised light.
- They have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of the carbon chain.
4. Define 'geometric isomer'.
- They occur in alkenes only due to the restricted rotation about the double bond, caused by the pi bond.
- They have the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms in space.
- They have the same molecular formula but differ in how they act with plane polarised light.
5. Define 'chain-branching isomer'.
- They have the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of the carbon chain.
- They have the same molecular formula but a different structural formula.j
- They have the same molecular formula but interact differently with plane polarised light.
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