Isomerism

What is isomerism?

• The process of combining different compounds

• The existence of compounds with the same molecular formula but different properties

• The reaction of compounds with water

• The existence of compounds with different molecular formulas

What type of isomerism involves compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures?

• Geometrical isomerism

• Stereoisomerism

• Functional group isomerism

• Structural isomerism

Which of the following is an example of chain isomerism?

• C4H10 with different alkyl chains

• C3H6O with different functional groups

• C2H5OH with different positions of OH

• C5H12 with different carbon skeletons

Position isomerism is characterized by what?

• Different molecular weights

• Different functional groups

• Different positions of substituent atoms or functional groups

• Different carbon skeletons

What is functional group isomerism?

• Isomers that are mirror images of each other

• Isomers with different molecular formulas

• Isomers with the same molecular formula but different functional groups

• Isomers with the same molecular formula but different carbon chains

Metamerism arises due to what?

• Different alkyl chains on either side of the functional group

• Different positions of atoms in space

• Different molecular weights

• Different types of bonds

Which type of isomerism involves compounds that differ in spatial arrangement?

• Structural isomerism

• Chain isomerism

• Stereoisomerism

• Position isomerism

Geometrical isomerism is a type of which broader category?

• Functional group isomerism

• Stereoisomerism

• Structural isomerism

• Chain isomerism

What is the main characteristic of optical isomerism?

• Different carbon skeletons

• Different functional groups

• Compounds that are mirror images of each other

• Different positions of substituents

Which of the following is NOT a type of structural isomerism?

• Optical isomerism

• Position isomerism

• Chain isomerism

• Functional group isomerism