9.4.1 - Structural (Constitutional) Isomerism
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Define structural isomerism.
💡 Hint: Think about molecules that share the same formula but look different.
What is an example of chain isomerism?
💡 Hint: Consider the carbon backbone structure.
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What is structural isomerism?
💡 Hint: Think about different ways atoms can connect.
True or False: Positional isomers have the same functional group at the same position.
💡 Hint: Revisit where functional groups can be placed on a carbon chain.
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Given the formula C5H12, identify the possible structural isomers and describe their structures.
💡 Hint: Consider how you can arrange five carbons in different configurations.
For the formula C3H6O, identify examples of both a positional isomer and a functional group isomer.
💡 Hint: Think of how the positioning of the hydroxyl group changes the compound.
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