VSEPR and Stereoisomers

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What are the two types of isomers

  • WHAT

  • WHAT


What are the two types of isomers

  • Constitutional

  • Stereoisomers


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Constitutional isomers

  • Don’t have the atoms connected in the same order


<ul><li><p>Don’t have the atoms connected in the same order </p></li></ul><p></p>
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Stereoisomers

  • So have atoms connected in the same order

  • Stereo = three dimensions


<ul><li><p>So have atoms connected in the same order </p></li><li><p>Stereo = three dimensions </p></li></ul><p></p>
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Stereoisomers

  • WHAT

  • WHAT

  • WHAT


Stereoisomers

  • Conformational

  • Cis-trans (geometric)

  • Optical (Diastereomers or Enantiomers)


<p>Stereoisomers </p><ul><li><p>Conformational </p></li><li><p>Cis-trans (geometric) </p></li><li><p>Optical (Diastereomers or Enantiomers) </p></li></ul><p></p>
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Conformational isomers

  • Same WHAT of atoms

  • WHAT around one or more WHAT bonds to get a different conformation of the molecule


Conformational isomers

  • Same CONNECTIVITY of atoms

  • ROTATING around one or more SINGLE bonds to get a different conformation of the molecule


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  • Quick way of finding a conformation isomer: Find a WHAT bond that, when rotated, will orient groups/atoms differently in WHAT space

  • Must use WHAT diagrams, show which bond you rotate


  • Quick way of finding a conformation isomer: Find a SINGLE bond that, when rotated, will orient groups/atoms differently in 3D space

  • Must use VSEPR diagrams, show which bond you rotate