Isomers Flashcards

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What is an isomer

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Two molecules which have the same molecular formula but different structural formula (their atoms are arranged differently)

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What makes isomers different from eachother

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  1. They usually have different boiling points
  2. They can have different carbon chain arrangements
  3. Their functional group could be in a different place
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How can isomers be arranged?

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Isomers can be arranged Into different functional groups - this puts the isomers in different homologous series

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