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What is the main characteristic of isomerism?

  • Compounds have identical chemical formulas but different structures. (correct)
  • Compounds have similar physical properties.
  • Compounds have different chemical formulas.
  • Compounds are formed from different elements.

Which type of isomerism specifically involves the arrangement of substituents around a double bond?

  • Geometric isomerism (correct)
  • Functional isomerism
  • Optical isomerism
  • Chain isomerism

What type of isomerism is illustrated by different attachment points of functional groups on the carbon chain?

  • Chain isomerism
  • Metamerism
  • Positional isomerism (correct)
  • Tautomerism

Which of the following is a subtype of structural isomerism?

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How are structural isomers related in their chemical properties?

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What does stereoisomerism include that differentiates it from structural isomerism?

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Which term describes the phenomenon of isomers having different branches in their carbon structure?

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What is a common example of a compound that exhibits chain isomerism?

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What is functional isomerism characterized by?

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Which of the following compounds can exhibit metamerism?

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What type of isomerism allows for the existence of tautomers?

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Which type of isomerism involves compounds that cannot be superimposed on one another?

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In cis-trans isomerism, what does the term 'cis' refer to?

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What is a primary characteristic of stereoisomerism?

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Which is an example of keto-enol tautomerism?

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Metamerism is generally limited to which type of molecules?

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What happens to electronegativity as you move from left to right across a period in the periodic table?

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What defines a cation?

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What type of bond forms when two atoms have the same electronegativity?

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What effect does a small electronegativity difference between two atoms have on the type of bond formed?

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Which of the following statements about isotopes is true?

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What does the octet rule state?

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When The electronegativity difference is large, what type of bond results?

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Which type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

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In a polar covalent bond, which end of the bond is slightly negative?

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What does the notation 'δ+' in a chemical bond indicate?

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Why don't noble gases typically form compounds?

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How do the electron clouds behave in a non-polar covalent bond?

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What is the mass number of carbon?

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Which of these compounds consists of covalent bonds?

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What is the primary focus of the first chapter in the Organic Chemistry course?

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Which of the following components are found in an atomic nucleus?

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Which method is used to predict molecular geometry in this course?

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What type of orbitals are formed when atomic orbitals overlap?

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What percentage does the final-term examination contribute to the total assessment in the Organic Chemistry course?

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What is the purpose of drawing Lewis structures in Organic Chemistry?

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Which of the following describes the characteristics of π (pi) molecular orbitals?

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Which of the following describes orbital hybridization?

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Atomic Nucleus

The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

Protons

Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

Neutrons

Uncharged particles also located in the nucleus of an atom.

Isotopes

Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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Atomic Orbitals

Regions around the nucleus where electrons are most likely to be found.

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Orbital Hybridization

The process where atomic orbitals combine to form new orbitals in a molecule.

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VSEPR Model

A model that predicts the shape of a molecule based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

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Pi (Ï€) Molecular Orbitals

Covalent bonds formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals above and below the plane of the molecule, creating a double or triple bond.

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Electron

A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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Atomic Number

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus, determining its atomic identity.

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Mass Number

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus. It's a measure of an atom's weight.

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Ion

An atom with a positive or negative charge, created by gaining or losing electrons.

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Electronegativity

An atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons when forming a chemical bond.

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Bonding

The process where two or more atoms join together to form a stable connection.

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Non-polar covalent bond

A type of covalent bond where electrons are shared equally between atoms, resulting in no partial charges.

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Polar covalent bond

A type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms, resulting in partial positive and negative charges.

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Covalent Bond

A type of bond formed through the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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Ionic Bond

A type of bond formed when one atom loses an electron and another atom gains it.

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Ionic bond

A bond formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another, leading to the formation of ions.

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Electronegativity: what does it measure?

The tendency of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons towards itself.

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Electronegativity trend: across a period

Electronegativity generally increases from left to right across a period because atoms have more protons, increasing the positive charge in the nucleus, which attracts electrons more strongly.

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Electronegativity trend: down a group

Electronegativity generally decreases going down a group because atoms have more electron shells, making the outer electrons farther from the nucleus and less attracted to it.

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Highest and lowest electronegativity

Fluorine (F) has the highest electronegativity, while cesium (Cs) has the lowest.

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Isomers

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms.

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Structural Isomerism

A type of isomerism where the arrangement of atoms within the molecule is different, leading to different structures and properties.

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Chain Isomers

Isomers that differ in the arrangement of their carbon chains. They have the same number of carbon atoms but differ in how those carbons are connected.

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Position Isomers

Isomers that differ in the position of a functional group or substituent atom on the carbon chain.

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Geometric Isomers

Isomers that differ in the arrangement of atoms in space, specifically around a double bond.

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Optical Isomers

Isomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. They have the same connectivity of atoms but different spatial orientations.

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Functional Group Isomers

Isomers that differ in the position of a double or triple bond within the molecule.

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Tautomerism

A type of isomerism where a molecule can exist in two or more forms that rapidly interconvert, often involving the movement of a proton.

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Functional Isomerism

Isomers that have the same molecular formula but differ in the position of their functional groups.

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Metamerism

Isomers that have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of their alkyl groups on either side of a divalent atom.

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Stereoisomerism

Isomers that differ in the arrangement of atoms in 3D space. They have the same chemical formula but different spatial arrangements.

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Geometric Isomerism (cis-trans isomerism)

A type of stereoisomerism that arises from the restricted rotation around a double bond. This leads to cis and trans isomers.

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Keto-enol Tautomerism

A specific type of tautomerism involving a keto form and an enol form.

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Enantiomers

Isomers that have the same molecular and structural formulas, but differ in the arrangement of their atoms in space, creating non-superimposable mirror image forms.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course Title: Organic Chemistry (PhB-2104)
  • Level: 1-2
  • Instructor: Dr. Mariam Osama
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Office: 236 Biotechnology
  • Office Hours: Wednesdays, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Required Textbooks:
    • Solomons & Fryhle, Organic Chemistry (11th ed., 2014)
    • Organic Chemistry by Francis A. Carey (2nd ed., 1992)
    • Organic Chemistry by A. Brown (1995)

Course Content

  • Historical background of organic chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes)
  • The basics of bonding and molecular structure
  • Acids and bases
  • Functional groups, intermolecular forces
  • Alcohols and ethers
  • Carbonyl compounds
  • Aromatic compounds

Aim of the Course

  • To introduce students to organic chemistry concepts and types of reactions, reagents and bonds.
  • To provide students with methods for identifying different classes of organic compounds, based on their functional groups.
  • To highlight the contribution and application of organic chemistry to human life.

Course Details

  • Academic Year/Term/Level: 2024-2025/First/2
  • Contact Hours: Lecture (2), Practical (4), Total Credit Hours: 4
  • Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ali, Dr. Mariam Osama
  • Office Hours: Wednesday 12:00 - 2:00 PM, Room 236

Teaching and Learning Methods

  • Lectures
  • PowerPoints
  • Assignments
  • Discussion groups
  • E-learning

Student Assessment Methods

  • Periodical Quizzes (15%)
  • Mid-Term Examination (15%)
  • Practical Examination (20%)
  • Oral Exam (10%)
  • Final-Term Examination (40%)

Chapter 1: Atoms, Orbitals, and Bonds

  • Understanding atomic structure (including mass number, isotopes, orbitals)
  • Knowing how atomic orbitals overlap to make molecular orbitals
  • Understanding orbital hybridization
  • Using the VSEPR model to predict molecular geometry
  • Understanding the formation of Ï€ (pi) molecular orbitals
  • Drawing Lewis structures
  • Predicting bond dipoles' direction and approximate strength

Atomic Structure

  • Nucleus: positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons
  • Electron cloud: negatively charged electrons

Atoms in Neutral State

  • Atomic number = number of protons
  • Mass number = number of protons + neutrons
  • Number of protons = number of electrons
  • Carbon's atomic number = 6; its mass number is 12

Isotopes

  • Isotopes: Two atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
  • Isotopes have different mass numbers.
  • Most carbon isotopes have 6 protons and 6 neutrons

Bonding

  • Atoms bond to achieve a stable electron arrangement (similar to noble gases)
  • Ionic bonding: one atom transfers electrons to another
  • Covalent bonding: atoms share electrons to complete outer electron shells
  • Octet rule: atoms bond to achieve a full valence shell of 8 electrons
  • Noble gases are stable and do not form compounds

Examples of Ionic Bonds

  • Sodium chloride (Na 2,8,1 and Cl 2,8,7)
  • Sodium donates its one valence electron to chlorine
  • Forms sodium cation (Na+) and chlorine anion (Cl-)

Examples of Covalent Bonds

  • Chlorine molecule (Cl2)
  • Oxygen molecule (O2)
  • Nitrogen molecule (N2)
  • Single, double, and triple bonds

Electronegativity (EN)

  • EN: An atom's tendency to attract bonding electrons
  • EN in the periodic table generally increases across a period and decreases down a group
  • High EN elements attract electrons strongly, low EN elements attract them weakly
  • This difference affects bond polarity

Polar and Non-polar Covalent Bonds

  • Nonpolar covalent bonds: Electron sharing equally between atoms
  • Polar covalent bonds: Unequal sharing due to differing electronegativity
  • Bond dipole: indicated by an arrow pointing toward the more electronegative atom

Isomerism

  • Isomers: Compounds with the same chemical formula but different chemical structures
  • Types of isomerism:
    • Structural isomerism (constitutional isomerism)
      • Chain isomerism
      • Position isomerism
      • Functional isomerism
      • Metamerism
      • Ring-chain isomerism
    • Stereoisomerism
      • Geometric isomerism
      • Optical isomerism

Chain Isomerism

  • Chain isomers have branched carbon structures.
  • An example is pentane and its isomers.

Position Isomerism

  • Position isomers differ in the location of the functional group.
  • An example is 1-chloropropane and 2-chloropropane.

Functional Isomerism

  • Functional isomers have different functional groups
  • An example is propanal and propanone(acetone).

Metamerism

  • Metamerism appears in compounds where alkyl groups are attached to different sides of a divalent atom
  • An example is ethoxyethane and methoxypropane that have the same chemical formulas

Tautomerism

  • Tautomers are isomers that differ in position of a proton
  • Keto-enol tautomerism is an important example (Keto form is more stable than the Enol form)

Stereoisomerism

  • Stereoisomers differ in the spatial arrangement of atoms
  • Geometric isomerism (cis-trans isomers): Differ in the position of substituents around a double bond.
  • An example is cis-but-2-ene and trans-but-2-ene
  • Optical isomerism: Mirror images of each other, cannot be superimposed.
  • An example is D-glyceraldehyde and L-glyceraldehyde

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