Structural Isomerism

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What is the definition of a Structural Isomer?
Structural Isomers have the same molecular formula but different structural formulae.
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Name the 3 main types of Structural Isomerism
1. Chain Isomerism, 2. Positional Isomerism 3. Functional group Isomerism
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When straight-chained alkanes are heated in the presence of a platinum catalyst, what do they become?
Branched Alkanes
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What do the branched-chained Alkanes have?
Higher octane number and less tendency to auto-ignite
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What is the definition of 'Auto-Ignition'?
Is the explosion of a fuel without a spark
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What does Auto-Ignition in a petrol engine cause?
1. A knocking sound 2. Reduced engine performance 3. Engine damage
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What is the definition of an 'Octane Number'
Octane number is a measure of the tendency of petrol to Auto-Ignite
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What does a high Octane number mean?
A low tendency to auto ignite
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Do you want a high or low octane number in a petrol?
High octane number
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Short-Chain compounds have a ________ octane number than long-chain compounds
Higher
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Branched-chain compounds have a ______ octane number than the corresponding unbranched-chain compounds
Higher
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Do cycloalkanes have higher or lower octane numbers then the corresponding straight-chain alkanes?
Higher octane number
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Do Arenes have a higher or lower octane number than cyloalkanes?
Higher octane number
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Oxygenates have _____ octane numbers than Alkanes
Higher
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What is added to petrol to increase the octane number?
Oxygenates
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Name the 3 different chemical reactions used by the petrochemical industry to increase the octane number
1. Cracking 2. Reforming 3. Isomerisation
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Name the 3 main types of Structural Isomerism

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1. Chain Isomerism, 2. Positional Isomerism 3. Functional group Isomerism

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When straight-chained alkanes are heated in the presence of a platinum catalyst, what do they become?

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What do the branched-chained Alkanes have?

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What is the definition of 'Auto-Ignition'?

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