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Section 4: Isomers

Isomers

1.

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How do structural isomers differ from stereoisomers?
A)Structural isomers have different formulas; stereoisomers have the same formula.
B)Stereoisomers have different chemical and physical properties; structural isomers have the same chemical and physical propeties.
C)Structural isomers' atoms are bonded in the same order; stereoisomers' atoms are bonded in different orders.
D)Structural isomers' atoms are bonded in different orders; stereoisomers' atoms are bonded in the same order.
2.
Compounds that are composed of the same number and type of atoms but have them arranged in different ways are ___________.
A)isomers
B)isotopes
C)polymers
D)alkanes
3.
What physical structure must be present to have geometric isomers, also known as cis— and trans— isomers?
A)double bond
B)single bond
C)triple bond
D)cyclic structure
4.
What property can be assigned to a carbon atom that has four different atoms or structural groups attached to it?
A)isomerity
B)chirality
C)chivalry
D)geometry
5.
What term is used to describe isomers that have all the atoms bonded in the same order but arranged differently in space?
A)structural isomers
B)nonisomers
C)polymers
D)stereoisomers
6.
Chiral carbons will produce _____________.
A)structural isomers
B)optical isomers
C)polymers
D)monomers
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