Which isomers have difference in both their physical and chemical properties?
Correct answer: C. Functional group isomers
- A. Chain isomers
- B. Position isomers
- C. Functional group isomers
- D. Both (A) and (B)
Explanation
Functional group isomers differ in the functional groups within their structures, leading to distinct chemical reactions and variations in physical properties such as boiling and melting points. On the other hand, chain isomers vary mainly in the carbon skeleton arrangement, affecting physical properties to a lesser extent and minimally influencing chemical behavior. Position isomers have different locations of functional groups within the molecule, which might slightly vary physical attributes but rarely chemical properties. Thus, functional group isomers are unique in their significant differences in both physical and chemical properties.
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Isomerism occurs when compounds have the same molecular formula but different atom arrangements or spatial orientations. The content includes chain, position, functional, metameric and tautomeric isomerism, along with geometrical and optical isomerism, including cis-trans forms, E/Z notation, chirality and enantiomers.
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