Provide the classification of isomerism in alkenes with examples.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Isomerism in alkenes is classified into two main types: Structural isomerism and Geometrical isomerism.
$1$. Structural Isomerism:
- Chain Isomerism: Alkenes with the same molecular formula but different carbon skeleton structures. Example: $CH_2=C(CH_3)-CH_3$ ($2$-Methylprop-$1$-ene) is a chain isomer of $CH_2=CH-CH_2-CH_3$ (But-$1$-ene).
- Position Isomerism: Alkenes with the same carbon skeleton but different positions of the double bond. Example: $CH_2=CH-CH_2-CH_3$ (But-$1$-ene) and $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_3$ (But-$2$-ene) are position isomers.
$2$. Geometrical Isomerism:
- This arises due to restricted rotation around the $C=C$ double bond.
- Cis-isomer: Similar groups are on the same side of the double bond. Example: Cis-but-$2$-ene.
- Trans-isomer: Similar groups are on opposite sides of the double bond. Example: Trans-but-$2$-ene.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which of the following is a meso compound?

Identify the correct sequence for True and False.
$(I)$ Only compounds with chiral centers can be optically active.
$(II)$ Absence of elements of symmetry is the reason for a molecule's optical activity.
$(III)$ All organic compounds contain carbon $\&$ hydrogen.
$(IV)$ Different canonical forms of a molecule represent the actual structures of a molecule which has resonance in it.

Difficult
View Solution

Which of the following conformers for ethylene glycol is most stable?

Isomers have essentially identical

Which of the following has $2$ chiral carbon atoms?

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo