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What is configurational isomerism based on?
What is configurational isomerism based on?
- Different colors of isomers
- Different spatial arrangements of atoms in a molecule (correct)
- Different electronic configurations of atoms
- Different molecular weights of isomers
Why can configurational isomers be separated?
Why can configurational isomers be separated?
- Due to their identical properties
- Due to their inability to interconvert without breaking bonds (correct)
- Due to their shared electronic configurations
- Due to their similar spatial arrangements
What always happens when the configuration of a molecule changes?
What always happens when the configuration of a molecule changes?
- Bonds are broken (correct)
- The molecular weight changes
- The molecule becomes unstable
- The molecule changes color
Study Notes
Configurational Isomerism
- Configurational isomerism is based on the arrangement of atoms in space, resulting in non-superimposable mirror images.
- Configurational isomers can be separated because they have different physical and chemical properties, despite having the same molecular formula and bond order.
Configuration Change
- When the configuration of a molecule changes, the molecule becomes a stereoisomer, which is a type of isomer that differs in its three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in space.
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Test your knowledge of configurational isomerism with this quiz focused on the different spatial arrangements of atoms in molecules and their separability. Understand the concept of configurational isomers and their characteristics.
