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http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/animations/chang_7e_esp/bom3s2_7.swf This should help, its is basically the difference between having the lone pair in the equitorial position or the axial position.
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Is Glucose and Fructose a geometric isomer?
Nope. They are structural isomers.
What is the another name of geometric isomers?
Geometric isomerism also known as cis-trans isomerism or E-Z isomerism
How would you describe geometric isomers?
Which of the following statements correctly describes geometric isomers? Their atoms and bonds are arranged in different sequences.They have different molecular formulas.They have the same chemical properties.They have variations in arrangement around a double bond.They have an asymmetric carbon that makes them mirror images.
What is the molecular shape of SF4?
The shape of SF4 is Sea Saw
What is the molecular geometry for SF4?
It has seesaw geometry.
Three types of isomers?
The three main types of isomers are structural isomers, geometric isomers, and enantiomers.
Geometric isomers are molecules that .?
Geometric isomers are molecules that contain the same number and types of atoms, and bonds. They have different arrangements of the atoms.
What are the geometric isomers for BrF3?
There are none
Can a asymmetric carbon atom create geometric isomers?
no
Is Glucose and Fructose a geometric isomer?
Nope. They are structural isomers.
What are the various subgroups of structural isomers?
Structural Isomers- differ in the covalent arrangement of their atoms Geometric Isomers- differ in spatial arrangement around double bonds Enantiomers- mirror images of each other
Why Can't hydrocarbons with single bonds form geometric isomers?
because in order for it to be geometric it has to be double bond. geometric only works with alkenes
Does geometric isomers have variations in arrangement around a double bond?
Yes.
What structural feature is common to all geometric isomers?
a double bond
What is the another name of geometric isomers?
Geometric isomerism also known as cis-trans isomerism or E-Z isomerism
Which structural feature is common to all geometric isomers?
A double bond. 7°
Alkanes do not have geometric isomers because the carbon atoms in their carbon-carbon bonds are?
free rotate
