8.6 - Isomerism
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What is isomerism?
💡 Hint: Think of examples where the connections differ.
What type of isomerism is pentane an example of?
💡 Hint: Consider forms of carbon chains.
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What is isomerism?
💡 Hint: Think about how molecules can differ.
True or False: Geometrical isomers can rotate around double bonds.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at a double bond.
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Given the molecular formula C5H12, determine all possible structural isomers and explain their differences.
💡 Hint: Sketch each isomer to visualize differences.
Analyze the impact of geometrical isomerism on the melting and boiling points of cis- and trans-2-butene.
💡 Hint: Consider interactions between molecules.
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