Chemistry Isomerism Concepts
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Which type of isomerism refers to the existence or possibility of isomers that do not necessarily share similar chemical or physical properties?

  • Stereoisomerism or spatial isomerism (correct)
  • Isotopic isomerism
  • Conformational isomerism
  • Structural or constitutional isomerism

    • What characteristic differentiates structural isomers from stereoisomers?

  • Physical properties
  • Arrangement of atoms in space (correct)
  • Number of atoms of each element
  • Similar chemical properties

    • What forms the hierarchy in isomeric relationships?

  • Structural isomerism
  • Spatial isomerism
  • Conformational forms
  • The depth of analysis (correct)

    • What term is used to describe chemicals that are the same constitutional isomer but upon deeper analysis are stereoisomers of each other?

    <p>Constitutional stereoisomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which language was the English word 'isomer' derived?

    <p>Swedish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound has the molecular formula C3H8O?

    <p>Propan-1-ol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condensed structural formula for 2-propanol?

    <p>H3C-CH ( OH ) - CH3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of isomerism is exhibited by 1-propanol and 2-propanol?

    <p>Positional isomerism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound has the molecular formula C3H4?

    <p>Propadiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of cyclopropene?

    <p>Three carbons forming a ring connected by two single bonds and a double bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

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