(a) Compounds having the same molecular formula but with different structures are called structural isomers. The given compounds have the same molecular formula but they differ in the position of the functional group (ketone group).
In Structure I, the ketone group is at the C-3 of the parent chain (hexane chain) and in Structure II, the ketone group is at the C-2 of the parent chain (hexane chain). Hence, the given pair represents structural isomers.
(b) Compounds having the same molecular formula, the same constitution, and the sequence of covalent bonds, but with different relative positions of their atoms in space are called geometrical isomers.
In structures I and II, the relative positions of Deuterium (D) and hydrogen (H) in space are different. Hence, the given pairs represent geometrical isomers.
(c) The given structures are canonical structures or contributing structures. They are hypothetical and individually do not represent any real molecule. Hence, the given pair represents resonance structures, called resonance isomers.
The incorrect statements regarding geometrical isomerism are:
(A) Propene shows geometrical isomerism.
(B) Trans isomer has identical atoms/groups on the opposite sides of the double bond.
(C) Cis-but-2-ene has higher dipole moment than trans-but-2-ene.
(D) 2-methylbut-2-ene shows two geometrical isomers.
(E) Trans-isomer has lower melting point than cis isomer.
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I):
are isomeric compounds.
Statement (II): are functional group isomers.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
What inference do you draw about the behaviour of Ag+ and Cu2+ from these reactions?
SN1 reaction mechanism takes place by following three steps –
The SN2 reaction mechanism involves the nucleophilic substitution reaction of the leaving group (which generally consists of halide groups or other electron-withdrawing groups) with a nucleophile in a given organic compound.
The mechanism of an electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction contains three main components which are:
The electrophilic substitution reaction mechanism is composed of three steps, which will be discussed more below.