Structural isomerism and E-Z isomerism

Structural isomerism and E-Z isomerism Quiz

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  1. 1. Which pair are position isomers?

    • A. Butan-1-ol and butan-2-ol
    • B. Butan-1-ol and ethoxyethane
    • C. Pentane and 2-methylbutane
    • D. But-2-ene and cyclobutane
  2. 2. Which alkene shows E-Z isomerism?

    • A. Propene
    • B. 2-Methylbut-2-ene
    • C. Pent-2-ene
    • D. Ethene
  3. 3. In which isomer of CHCl=CHBr are the two higher-priority groups on the same side?

    • A. E
    • B. Z
    • C. Cis only
    • D. Neither isomer
  4. 4. Which statement about restricted rotation is correct?

    • A. The σ bond cannot rotate because it is ionic
    • B. The π bond must break for the C=C bond to rotate
    • C. C=C is longer so the atoms cannot rotate
    • D. Hydrogen atoms block the rotation
  5. 5. Which statement about CH₃CH₂OH and CH₃OCH₃ is correct?

    • A. They are chain isomers
    • B. They are position isomers
    • C. They are functional group isomers
    • D. They are stereoisomers

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