Isomerism In Coordination Compounds
Chapter Name : Coordination Compounds |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_09_04_01 |
Topic Name : Isomerism In Coordination Compounds |
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Sub Topic Name : Geometric Isomerism |
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Introduction
In organic chemistry, cis/trans isomerism (also known as geometric isomerism) is a form of stereoisomerism describing the relative orientation of functional groups within a molecule.
Pre-Requisites:
Isomerism In Coordination Compounds
Activity:
Green salts.
Real Life Question:
What are isomers?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Geometric isomerism | Geometric isomerism (also known as cis-trans isomerism or E-Z isomerism) is a form of stereoisomerism. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Alicyclic compound | An alicyclic compound is an organic compound that is both aliphatic and cyclic. They contain one or more all-carbon rings which may be either saturated or unsaturated, but do not have aromatic character. Alicyclic compounds may have one or more aliphatic side chains attached. |
Real life uses :
Here must be stronger intermolecular forces between the molecules of the cis isomers than between trans isomers.
Places to visit :
Chemistry laboratory.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Isomer | Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas. Isomers do not necessarily share similar properties, unless they also have the same functional groups. |
What you learn in Theory:
These isomers occur where you have restricted rotation somewhere in a molecule. At an introductory level in organic chemistry, examples usually just involve the carbon-carbon double bond - and that's what this page will concentrate on.
What you learn in Practice:
Cis–trans isomerism can also occur in inorganic compounds, most notably in diazenes and coordination compounds.