Isomers Part I
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Organic Chemistry 1
Summary
The content provides an in-depth exploration of the various types of isomers, including constitutional, stereoisomers (conformational and configurational), and geometric isomers, highlighting their definitions, differences, and examples.
- Isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms.
- Constitutional isomers differ in how atoms are bonded to each other, affecting their chemical and physical properties.
- Stereoisomers have the same element-element bonds but differ in the arrangement of these bonds in space, with subtypes including conformational and configurational isomers.
- Geometric isomers, a subtype of configurational isomers, differ in their spatial configuration due to rigid structures like double bonds or rings, impacting their intermolecular forces and properties.
- The E/Z naming system is used for complex geometric isomers, determined by the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog priority rules.
Chapters
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Introduction to Isomers
00:53
Constitutional Isomers
08:34
Geometric Isomers and E/Z Naming System