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Which term was formerly used for the same concept as structural isomer?
Which term was formerly used for the same concept as structural isomer?
- Ionic
- Metamer (correct)
- Polyatomic
- Classical
What type of isomerism is opposed to structural isomerism?
What type of isomerism is opposed to structural isomerism?
- Skeletal isomerism
- Tautomerism
- Stereoisomerism (correct)
- Positional isomerism
Among the structural isomers, which class involves only the rearrangement of atoms without altering the bonding scheme?
Among the structural isomers, which class involves only the rearrangement of atoms without altering the bonding scheme?
- Functional isomers
- Skeletal isomers (correct)
- Positional isomers
- Tautomers
What are the two ions given as a classical example of structural isomerism?
What are the two ions given as a classical example of structural isomerism?
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What distinguishes stereoisomerism from structural isomerism?
What distinguishes stereoisomerism from structural isomerism?
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Study Notes
Isomerism Concepts
- The term "constitutional isomer" was formerly used to describe the concept of structural isomerism.
Types of Isomerism
- Stereoisomerism is opposed to structural isomerism.
Structural Isomerism Subtypes
- Chain isomerism is a class of structural isomerism that involves only the rearrangement of atoms without altering the bonding scheme.
Classical Examples
- The ions [Cr(NH3)5Cl]SO4 and [Cr(NH3)5SO4]Cl are a classical example of structural isomerism.
Structural vs. Stereoisomerism
- Steroisomerism differs from structural isomerism in that it involves a change in the 3D arrangement of atoms, whereas structural isomerism involves a change in the bonding scheme.
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Test your knowledge of structural isomers in chemistry with this quiz. Learn about compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.
