what are the 3 isomers of C2H2Cl2
what are 2 isomers of C2H3Br3, are any other isomers possible? explain.
It is difficult to draw structures on these boards.
yes I know can you just write out the structures, for ex. C2H6O , ethanol CH3CH2OH and dimethyl ether CH3OCH3 those are the 2 isomers
=| you deleted my post?
I seriously thought that my question was a valid question since I think I know the answer to this question, but I was trying to start a thought process with the person who wrote the question.
maybe I SHOULDN'T post here then...
(note: it would be very easy for me to just do the problem and post the answer but I don't think we are supposed to do that)
Christina. Sometimes questions (and answers) get deleted accidentally. Some of my repsonses have been deleted, too.
okay then, it has never happened to me.
To determine the isomers of a given compound, we need to analyze its molecular structure and identify arrangements of atoms that result in different connectivity or spatial orientations.
1. Isomers of C2H2Cl2:
To find the isomers of C2H2Cl2 (dichloroethene), we can start by examining the possible arrangements of chlorine atoms around the ethene (C2H4) backbone.
a) E-isomer: In this isomer, the two chlorine atoms are positioned on opposite sides of the double bond, resulting in a trans configuration. The structure can be represented as ClCH=CHCl.
b) Z-isomer: Contrary to the E-isomer, in the Z-isomer, the chlorine atoms are positioned on the same side of the double bond, resulting in a cis configuration. The structure can be represented as ClCH=CHCl.
2. Isomers of C2H3Br3:
For C2H3Br3 (tribromoethane), let's analyze the possible arrangements of bromine atoms around the ethane (C2H6) backbone.
a) 1,1,1-tribromoethane: In this isomer, all three bromine atoms are arranged on the same carbon atom. The structure can be represented as CHBr2-CH2-Br.
b) 1,1,2-tribromoethane: In this isomer, two bromine atoms are attached to one carbon atom, while the third bromine is attached to the adjacent carbon atom. The structure can be represented as CHBr-CHBr-CH2Br.
Are any other isomers possible for C2H3Br3?
No, for C2H3Br3, these are the only possible isomers due to the limited number and arrangement of carbon and bromine atoms in the molecule.