Chapter 9, Problem 9.74P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The possible isomers of dibromoethene have to be drawn and the net dipole moment has to be indicated.

Concept Introduction:

ISOMERS:

The molecules which have the same molecular formula but different arrangement of atom are called as isomers.  There are two types of isomers,

• Structural isomers
• Stereo isomers

Stereo isomers:

Stereo isomers are the isomers that have same molecular formula but differ in spatial arrangement of atoms.  Stereo isomers can be sub divided into two groups

• Optical isomers
• Geometric isomers

Optical isomers:

Optical isomers are the mirror image of a molecule and they can be rotated by plane polarized light.

Geometric isomers:

If there is restricted rotation in a molecule there arises geometric isomerism.  Geometric isomers are also known as Cis- Trans isomerism.

• If the two atoms locked in same side of the molecule then it is called as cis isomers.
• If the two atoms locked in opposite side of the molecule then it is called as trans isomers.