ISOMERS

Question 1

What are isomers?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Why do isomers have different properties?

Answer 2

Because their atoms are arranged differently.

Question 3

What are the three types of structural isomers?

Answer 3

Chain isomers, positional isomers, and functional group isomers.

Question 3

What are structural isomers?

Answer 3

Isomers with different bonding arrangements.

Question 4

What are stereoisomers?

Answer 4

Isomers with the same bonding arrangement but different spatial orientation.