Chapter 22, Problem 10TE

To determine

The possible structural isomers (configurations) of ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{BrF}$.

Answer to Problem 10TE

Possible structural isomers of ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{BrF}$ are two.

Explanation of Solution

Structural isomers-compounds which have same molecular formula but differ in chemical structures.

Configuration-this term is used when the chemical structures with same molecular formula are different with atom bonding.

In ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{BrF}$, the atoms Br and F can be arranged in two different ways-

1.Br and F are substituted with different carbon on same side is known as cis.

2.Br and F are substituted with different carbon on different side is known as trans.

Conclusion:

Therefore, possible structural isomers of ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{BrF}$ are two.