Isomers Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is an isomer
A
Two molecules which have the same molecular formula but different structural formula (their atoms are arranged differently)
2
Q
What makes isomers different from eachother
A
- They usually have different boiling points
- They can have different carbon chain arrangements
- Their functional group could be in a different place
3
Q
How can isomers be arranged?
A
Isomers can be arranged Into different functional groups - this puts the isomers in different homologous series