NCERT Class XI Chemistry Organic Chemistry Some basic principles and Techniques Solutions
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Question : 15
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What is the relationship between the members of following pairs of structures? Are they structural or geometrical isomers or resonance contributors?
Solution:
(a) C H 3 − C H 2 −
− C H 2 − C H 3 and C H 3 − C H 2 − C H 2 −
− C H 3 are structural isomers.
Structural isomerism arises when two compounds have the same molecular formula but differ in structure i.e., arrangement of atoms.
(b)
=
and
=
are geometrical isomers.
(c)H −
− O H and H −
− O H are resonance stabilized structures. Such structures arise when the arrangement of atoms remains the same but the bonding pattern differs.
Structural isomerism arises when two compounds have the same molecular formula but differ in structure i.e., arrangement of atoms.
(b)
(c)
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