Free Isomerism MCQs with Answers

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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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  • A. 1-butene
  • B. 1-hexene
  • C. 1-bromo-2-chloropropene
  • D. Propene

Explanation: Explanation:1-bromo-2-chloropropene has two different groups (bromo and chloro) attached to the double bond, allowing for the possibility…

Correct answer: 1-bromo-2-chloropropene
  • A. Cis-trans isomerism
  • B. Chain isomerism
  • C. Position isomerism
  • D. Functional group isomerism

Explanation: Positional isomers are constitutional isomers that have the same carbon skeleton and the same functional groups but differ from each other…

Correct answer: Position isomerism
  • A. Option A: 1-butene
  • B. Option B: 2-butene (trans)
  • C. Option C: 2-butene (cis)
  • D. Option D: Cyclohexane

Explanation: In the context of alkenes, cis-isomerism occurs when two identical or similar groups are on the same side of a double bond.

Correct answer: Option C: 2-butene (cis)
  • A. A
  • B. B
  • C. C
  • D. D

Explanation: Isomers are those compounds that have diff structures but the same molecular formula, which is the case in A only, they form cis- trans…

Correct answer: A
  • A. CHCl=CCl2 and CH2=CH
  • B. CHCl=CH2 and CH2=CHCl
  • C. CH3CH=CHCH3 and H3CCH=CHCH3
  • D. CH3CH3 and CH2=CH

Explanation: For geometric isomers, the basic conditions are Alternative groups are present in our carbons atoms There should be a carbon-carbon double…

Correct answer: CH3CH=CHCH3 and H3CCH=CHCH3
  • A. Chain isomerism
  • B. Position isomerism
  • C. Cis-Trans isomerism
  • D. Optical isomerism

Explanation: In chain isomerism, the molecular formula of the isomers is same but they differ in the carbon chain or carbon skeleton.

Correct answer: Chain isomerism
  • A. 5
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 2

Explanation: Butane is an alkane with four carbon atoms so the molecular formula is C4H10. It has two isomers; n-butane and isobutane.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. C2H4
  • B. C2H2Cl4
  • C. C2H2Br2
  • D. C2HCl3

Explanation: For cis-trans isomerism, the rotation must be restricted in the molecule (so, cannot occur in compounds that only have C-C single bonds)…

Correct answer: C2H2Br2
  • A. Position isomerism
  • B. Functional group isomerism
  • C. Chain isomerism
  • D. All of above

Explanation: Position isomerism: C2H11OH, which represents a molecule with two carbon atoms, exhibits position isomerism.

Correct answer: Position isomerism
  • A. CH3OH
  • B. C2H5OCH3
  • C. CH3OCH3
  • D. C2H5OC2H5

Explanation: CH3OCH3 is an isomer of ethanol. It is called dimethyl ether, which has the same molecular formula as ethanol but a different structural…

Correct answer: CH3OCH3
  • A. Chain isomerism
  • B. Structural isomerism
  • C. Geometrical isomerism
  • D. Position isomerism

Explanation: Geometric isomers possess the same structural formula containing a double bond and differ only in respect of the arrangements about the…

Correct answer: Geometrical isomerism
  • 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…

Correct answer: Functional group isomers
  • A. Conformational isomers
  • B. Metamers
  • C. Geometrical isomers
  • D. Enantiomers

Explanation: Metamers are the compounds having the same molecular formula but different position of atoms or groups on the either side of bridging…

Correct answer: Metamers
  • A. Structural
  • B. Optical
  • C. Stereo
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Stereoisomers are isomers that have the same composition (that is, the same parts) but that differ in the orientation of those parts in…

Correct answer: Stereo
  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 3

Explanation: Pentane (C5H12) is an organic compound with five carbon atoms. Pentane has three isomers that are n-pentane, Iso-pentane (methyl butane)…

Correct answer: 3
  • A. Metamerism
  • B. Optical isomerism
  • C. Tautomerism
  • D. None

Explanation: It gives metamerism which is when compounds having the same molecular formula but different alkyl groups on either side of functional…

Correct answer: Metamerism
  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 8
  • D. 5

Explanation: For the chemical formula C2H6O, which represents an alcohol (ethanol), there are 8 isomeric structures possible.

Correct answer: 8