Isomerism Quiz

What type of isomerism involves molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas?

• Stereoisomerism

• Structural isomerism

• Geometric isomerism

• Conformational isomerism

Which type of structural isomerism involves the presence of functional groups in different positions on the carbon chain?

• Chain isomerism

• Position isomerism

• Functional group isomerism

• Linkage isomerism

In the context of E/Z isomerism, what does "E" stand for?

• Entgegen (highest priority opposite)

• Zusammen (highest priority together)

• Equal

• Opposite

What is required to convert one E/Z isomer to another?

• Rotation around the C=C double bond

• Breaking and reforming the C=C double bond

• Shifting of a hydrogen atom

• Exchange of functional groups

Which of the following is an example of a functional group isomer?

• Butane and methylpropane

• Propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol

• Propanal and propanone

• Propanoic acid and methyl ethanoate

Which of the following alkenes does not exhibit E-Z isomerism?

• methylpropene

• 1-chloropropene

• 2-methylpent-2-ene

• 3,4-dimethylhex-3-ene

Which alkene is most likely to have a Z isomer?

• but-1-ene

• 2-bromo-3-chlorobut-2-ene

• 2-ethylpent-1-ene

• 1-chloropropene

For which of the following alkenes would you sketch a Z stereoisomer?

• 3-methylpent-2-ene

• 2-methylpent-2-ene

• 3,4-dimethylhex-3-ene

• but-1-ene

What is the term used to describe a molecule that contains a carbon atom with four different groups attached, exhibiting optical isomerism?

• Racemate

• Chiral

• Enantiomer

• Isomer

What are the two compounds called that are optical isomers of each other?

• Isomers

• Racemates

• Enantiomers

• Chiral pairs