Structural Isomerism
Monday, 27 November 2023 14:57
Isomerism Naming alkenes
Structural isomerism: Structural isomers are molecules that have the same You found the carbon
molecular formula, but different structural formulas. the lowest numbered
bond is prioritised ov
• Chain isomerism: Different arrangement of the hydrocarbon chain The number of the ca
• Position isomerism: Important groups are moved around on the and suffix
principle chain (which doesn’t vary) E.g But-2-ene
• Functional group isomerism: isomers have different functional groups 3-Methylprop-2-ene
and therefore belong to different homologous series’.
Monday, 27 November 2023 14:57
Isomerism Naming alkenes
Structural isomerism: Structural isomers are molecules that have the same You found the carbon
molecular formula, but different structural formulas. the lowest numbered
bond is prioritised ov
• Chain isomerism: Different arrangement of the hydrocarbon chain The number of the ca
• Position isomerism: Important groups are moved around on the and suffix
principle chain (which doesn’t vary) E.g But-2-ene
• Functional group isomerism: isomers have different functional groups 3-Methylprop-2-ene
and therefore belong to different homologous series’.
