Isomerism & Stereoisomerism
Isomerism
The phenomenon of existence of two or more compounds possessing the same molecular formula but different properties is known as isomerism.
Structural Isomerism:
Compounds having the...
Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
Trivial System
It is the oldest system in which names are derived from source or some property. These are mainly derived from Latin or Greek...
Classification of Organic Compounds
Acyclic or Open chain compounds:
These compounds are also called as aliphatic compounds and consist of straight or branched chain compounds, for example:
Closed or Cyclic...
Organic compounds- Introduction
Organic compounds are the hydrocarbons and their derivatives and organic chemistry is that branch of chemistry that deals with the study of these compounds.
Tetravalency...
Some Important Compounds of Carbon and Silicon
Carbon Monoxide, CO
Preparation of Carbon Monoxide:
It is prepared by direct oxidation of C in limited supply of oxygen.
On small scale it is prepared by...
Carbon and its Allotropes
Anomalous Behaviour of Carbon
Carbon, differs from the rest of the member of its family. The main reason for the anomalous behaviour is:
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Group 14 Elements: The Carbon Family
Physical Properties of Group 14 Elements
Electronic Configuration:
Elements of group 14 have the general outer electronic configuration of ns2np2.
Covalent Radius:
There is a considerable increase in...
Boron and Some Important Compounds of Boron (B)
Anomalous Properties of Boron
Boron shows anomalous behavior with the other members of the group, due to the following reasons:
Smallest size...
Group 13 Elements
In p-block elements, the last electron enters in the outermost p-orbital. There are six groups of p-block elements in the Periodic Table, numbering from...
Some S-Block compounds
Sodium Hydroxides (Caustic Soda), NaOH:
Preparation:
Electrolysis of Brine:
Caustication of Na2CO3 (Gossage’s method):
Since the Ksp(CaCO3) < Ksp(Ca(OH)2), the reaction shifts towards right.
Properties:
It...