2. Structural Isomers
O Definition of Isomers: compounds with the
same molecular formula but different
structural formula.
O Structural Isomer: molecules with the same
molecular formula have bonded together in
different orders
3. Picture Slide
O Pentane: (C5H12)
O 12 Hydrogen
O 5 Carbon
O Single bond
O Rotates freely
O 2-dimethyl butane
O 12 Hydrogen
O 4 Carbon
O Single Bond
O Rotates freely
5. Extra Fact
O Structural isomers show different order of
connectivity between atoms. Therefore they
show different branching and functional
groups.
6. Summary Slide
O The most important thing that I learned
about my topic was the definitions of isomer
and structural isomer. By knowing these
definitions, I can easily differentiate which
isomers are which.