Isomerism Quiz

Which of the following is a property of hexane?

• It is polar.

• It is non-polar.

• It is acidic.

• It is basic.

What is the boiling point range of hexane?

• 50-60°C

• 60-70°C

• 70-80°C

• 80-90°C

What is a characteristic of position isomers?

• Same functional groups but attached to a different carbon atom on the chain.

• Different carbon skeletons.

• Atoms are in different functional groups.

• Non-superimposable mirror images.

What is the molecular formula for an alkane with 3 possible structural isomers?

• C₄H₁₀

• C₅H₁₂

• C₆H₁₄

• C₇H₁₆

Which alkane has 5 possible structural isomers?

• C₄H₁₀

• C₅H₁₂

• C₆H₁₄

• C₇H₁₆

Which of the following is true about position isomers?

• They have different formulas.

• They have the same chain.

• They have different functional groups.

• They have different numbers of carbon atoms.

How does the position of the functional group affect the properties of position isomers?

• It changes the molecular formula.

• It changes the physical and chemical properties.

• It changes the number of carbon atoms.

• It changes the type of functional group.

What is the defining characteristic of functional group isomers?

• Different molecular formulas

• Same molecular formula

• Different number of atoms

• Same functional group

What type of compounds can show geometric isomerism?

• Alkanes

• Alkenes

• Alkynes

• Aromatics

What is the alternative notation for the 'cis' configuration?

• E

• Z

• Trans

• Anti