Isomerism: Structural and Geometric
Students will explore the concept of isomerism, distinguishing between structural and geometric isomers and their different properties.
Key Questions
- Explain how two molecules with the same molecular formula can have different physical and chemical properties.
- Differentiate between structural isomers and geometric (cis-trans) isomers.
- Construct different isomeric structures for a given molecular formula.
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