Isomers
Chain isomers - Molecules in which the carbon
chain is connected in different ways
Position isomers - Molecules in which one (or
more) functional group(s) is at a different
position in the carbon chain.
Functional group isomers: Molecules with the
same molecular formula but different functional
groups.
Isomers - Non-identical compounds with the
same molecular formula; their atoms are
organised differently.
, (Think of it like different age and appearance kids
from the same parents).
Isomerism - is the term used to describe the
existence of different isomers.
(Just like the term ‘siblings’ is used to describe
children with the same parents).
Conformational isomers —> Acyclic
Different 3D arrangements (wedge, dash, and
straight line) of atoms that result from rotation
about a single bond called conformations.
A specific confirmation of a molecule that is
rather stable is called conformational isomers (or
conformer)
Conformations - Groups that are attached to the
carbon atoms may adopt an infinite number of
positions in space relative to each other.
Chain isomers - Molecules in which the carbon
chain is connected in different ways
Position isomers - Molecules in which one (or
more) functional group(s) is at a different
position in the carbon chain.
Functional group isomers: Molecules with the
same molecular formula but different functional
groups.
Isomers - Non-identical compounds with the
same molecular formula; their atoms are
organised differently.
, (Think of it like different age and appearance kids
from the same parents).
Isomerism - is the term used to describe the
existence of different isomers.
(Just like the term ‘siblings’ is used to describe
children with the same parents).
Conformational isomers —> Acyclic
Different 3D arrangements (wedge, dash, and
straight line) of atoms that result from rotation
about a single bond called conformations.
A specific confirmation of a molecule that is
rather stable is called conformational isomers (or
conformer)
Conformations - Groups that are attached to the
carbon atoms may adopt an infinite number of
positions in space relative to each other.
