Isomerism

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What is a functional group?

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Atoms or group of atoms that give specific characteristics to a molecule.

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How to determine that a molecule exhibits cis-trans isomerism?

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Each carbon of a site of restricted rotation has 2 different atoms or groups attached to it.

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What is the order of free-radical stability?

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3° > 2° > 1° > Methyl.

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What is a primary carbocation?

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A carbocation where the positively charged carbon is attached to only one other carbon.

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Does a molecule that contains C=C always exhibit cis-trans isomerism?

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FALSE.

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What is isomerism?

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The phenomenon where two or more compounds have the same molecular formula but different structures or arrangements.

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What are structural isomers?

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Isomers that differ in the connectivity of their atoms.

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What are stereoisomers?

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Isomers that have the same connectivity but differ in the spatial arrangement of atoms.

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What is cis isomerism?

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A type of stereoisomerism where similar groups are on the same side of a double bond.

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What is trans isomerism?

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A type of stereoisomerism where similar groups are on opposite sides of a double bond.