Isomers LO16

These flashcards cover key concepts related to isomers, including definitions of different types of isomers and structural characteristics.

Isomers

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures or arrangements.

Constitutional Isomers

Isomers that differ in the connectivity of their atoms.

Stereoisomers

Isomers that differ in the spatial arrangement of atoms.

Chiral Carbon

A carbon atom that is attached to four different atoms or groups.

Geometric Isomers

Isomers that have the same connectivity but differ in arrangement due to restricted rotation, typically around a double bond.

Enantiomers

Stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other.

Diastereomers

Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other.

VSEPR

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory; used to predict the geometry of molecules.

Conformational Isomers

Isomers that can be interconverted by rotation around single bonds.

Optical Isomers

Isomers that differ in their ability to rotate polarized light due to the presence of chiral centers.