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Which type of isomerism refers to the distinct arrangements of atoms in space?
Which type of isomerism refers to the distinct arrangements of atoms in space?
- Structural isomerism
- Isomeric relationship
- Conformational isomerism
- Stereoisomerism (correct)
Isomers share similar chemical and physical properties.
Isomers share similar chemical and physical properties.
- False (correct)
- True
What is the main difference between structural isomerism and stereoisomerism?
What is the main difference between structural isomerism and stereoisomerism?
- Structural isomerism refers to the differences in the bonds between atoms, while stereoisomerism refers to the distinct arrangements of atoms in space. (correct)
- Structural isomerism refers to the distinct arrangements of atoms in space, while stereoisomerism refers to the differences in the bonds between atoms.
- Structural isomerism involves different isotopologues, while stereoisomerism involves different conformational forms.
- Structural isomerism involves differences in the bonds between atoms, while stereoisomerism involves differences in the relative positions of the atoms.
What is the hierarchy of isomeric relationships based on?
What is the hierarchy of isomeric relationships based on?
What does the English word 'isomer' mean?
What does the English word 'isomer' mean?
What do the prefixes 'cis' and 'trans' mean in the context of cis-trans isomerism?
What do the prefixes 'cis' and 'trans' mean in the context of cis-trans isomerism?
Which of the following best describes cis-trans isomers?
Which of the following best describes cis-trans isomers?
In which types of compounds can cis and trans isomers occur?
In which types of compounds can cis and trans isomers occur?
Which terms are used for cases of conformational isomerism where the two geometric forms easily interconvert?
Which terms are used for cases of conformational isomerism where the two geometric forms easily interconvert?
According to IUPAC, what is the relationship between 'geometric isomerism' and 'cis'?
According to IUPAC, what is the relationship between 'geometric isomerism' and 'cis'?
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