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Question | Answer |
What is an Isomer? | A molecule that has the same molecular formula but a different structural formula. |
What are the three types of isomers? | Chain Isomers Functional Group Isomers Positional Isomers |
What is chain isomerism? | - ways of arranging the same formula in different places on a chain - changing the placement on a chain |
What is functional group isomerism? | Changing the functional group e.g. ketone or aldehyde. Alcohol or ester. |
What is positional isomerism? | Groups are moved about e.g 2-methyl propane could be 3-methyl propane. |
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