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What is the shortest chain alkane that can demonstrate isomerism?

Propane (C3H8) is the shortest chain alkane that can demonstrate isomerism. It has two possible isomers: n-propane and isopropane.


Why an organic compound is able to show optical isomerism but not geometrical isomerism?

Optical isomerism arises due to the presence of chiral centers in a molecule, which leads to the molecule being non-superimposable on its mirror image. Geometrical isomerism, on the other hand, arises from restricted rotation around a double bond or ring. Organic compounds can exhibit optical isomerism if they have chiral centers but typically do not show geometrical isomerism unless there are specific structural features like double bonds or rings that limit rotation.


Which Type Of Isomerism Is Exhibited By But-2-Yne?

Functional group isomerism, as 1,2-butadiene and cyclobutene are its isomer, 1-butyne is its positional isomer.


How many hydrogens in alkane?

In an alkane, each carbon atom is bonded to 4 hydrogen atoms. So, the number of hydrogens in an alkane can be determined by the formula 2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms in the alkane.


What is meant by isomerism and what are the types of isomerism?

Isomerism is the phenomenon in which two or more compounds have same molecular formula but their structural formula is different. The compounds are called Isomers.There are 2 types of isomerism.1) Structural Isomerism which is further classied into 5 more types of isomerisms:i) Chain Isomerism which is due to difference in nature or the carbon chain e.g. isopentane, neopentane or n-pentaneii) Position isomerism which is due to the difference in position of the functional group or unsaturated linkage in the same carbon chain. e.g. 1-Chloropropane is the isomer or 2-chloropropane or another example is 1-butene which is isomer of 2-buteneiii) Functional group isomerism in which there are different functional group but same molecular formula. e.g. dimethyl ether is functional group isomer of ethyl alcoholiv) Metamerism is due to the unequal distribution of carbon atoms on either side of the functional group and such compounds belong to same homologous series. e.g. diethyl ether and methyl n-propyl ether are metamers.dietheyl ether: CH3 - CH2 - O - CH2 - CH3methyl n-propyl: CH3 - O - CH2 - CH2 - CH3v) Tautomerism due to shifting of proton from one atom to other in the same molecule.The 2nd type of isomerism is Cis-trans Isomerism or geometric isomerism and compounds who possess same structural formula but differ with respect to the positions of the identical groups in space are called cis-trans isomers and the phenomenon is cis-trans or geometric isomerism.

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What is the shortest chain alkane that can demonstrate isomerism?

Propane (C3H8) is the shortest chain alkane that can demonstrate isomerism. It has two possible isomers: n-propane and isopropane.


What is the another name of geometric isomers?

Geometric isomerism also known as cis-trans isomerism or E-Z isomerism


Is cis-trans isomerism included in geometrical isomerism?

The geometrical isomerism is mainly Cis-trans isomerism but in some cases we use another term Z and E isomers, they are almost same.


What are stuctural isomerism?

Structural isomerism is a type of isomerism where the isomers have the same molecular formula but differ in the connectivity of atoms within the molecule. This results in different structural arrangements and different chemical and physical properties among the isomers. There are different types of structural isomerism, such as chain isomerism, positional isomerism, and functional group isomerism.


Why an organic compound is able to show optical isomerism but not geometrical isomerism?

Optical isomerism arises due to the presence of chiral centers in a molecule, which leads to the molecule being non-superimposable on its mirror image. Geometrical isomerism, on the other hand, arises from restricted rotation around a double bond or ring. Organic compounds can exhibit optical isomerism if they have chiral centers but typically do not show geometrical isomerism unless there are specific structural features like double bonds or rings that limit rotation.


Which Type Of Isomerism Is Exhibited By But-2-Yne?

Functional group isomerism, as 1,2-butadiene and cyclobutene are its isomer, 1-butyne is its positional isomer.


What has the author George W Edgett written?

George W. Edgett has written: 'Isomerism and What is mind?' -- subject(s): Isomerism, Personality


Is it possible for an alkane to be an isomer of an alkene?

Yes, if the alkane is cyclic and the alkene is not.


Is methane is the only alkane?

No, there are many alkanes; methane is the simplest alkane.


How many hydrogens in alkane?

In an alkane, each carbon atom is bonded to 4 hydrogen atoms. So, the number of hydrogens in an alkane can be determined by the formula 2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms in the alkane.


Is Octane is seven carbon linear alkane?

No. Octane is an alkane but it has eight carbons.


What is the difference between isomers and isomerism?

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