ISOMERISM

Explain the difference between structural isomerism and stereoisomerism.

• Structural isomerism results in compounds with identical properties, while stereoisomerism results in compounds with different chemical reactivity.

• Structural isomerism involves different atomic numbers, while stereoisomerism involves different bond types.

• Structural isomerism is only found in organic compounds, while stereoisomerism is only found in inorganic compounds.

• Structural isomerism involves different structural arrangements of atoms, while stereoisomerism involves different spatial arrangements of atoms.

What is isomerism in organic chemistry?

• Isomerism is when compounds have different molecular formulas but the same structural arrangements.

• Isomerism refers to compounds with different molecular formulas and spatial orientations.

• Isomerism occurs when compounds have the same molecular formula and structural arrangements.

• Isomerism in organic chemistry is when compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements or spatial orientations of atoms.

Provide an example of structural isomerism.

• Ethane and propane

• Butane and isobutane

• Methane and ethane

• Butane and pentane

What is the difference between geometric isomerism and optical isomerism?

• Geometric isomerism is based on spatial arrangement due to restricted rotation, while optical isomerism is based on non-superimposable mirror images.

• Geometric isomerism involves color differences, while optical isomerism involves shape differences.

• Geometric isomerism is only found in organic compounds, while optical isomerism is only found in inorganic compounds.

• Geometric isomerism is related to the speed of reactions, while optical isomerism is related to the temperature of reactions.

How can one distinguish between constitutional isomers and stereoisomers?

• Stereoisomers have different functional groups.

• Constitutional isomers have different molecular formulas.

• Constitutional isomers have the same spatial arrangement of atoms.

• One can distinguish between constitutional isomers and stereoisomers based on their structural differences in terms of connectivity and spatial arrangement of atoms.