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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Isomerism

Isomerism in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 4 (competency matrix 8.27.1): structural isomers of alkanes with up to six carbon atoms.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.3.2.4Describe the term isomerism.
  2. 7.3.2.5Identify the structural isomers of alkanes with up to six carbon atoms and draw their structures.

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  • Structural isomerism

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Isomerism: sample question

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Which compound is an isomer of butane, CHX3CHX2CHX2CHX3\ce{CH3CH2CH2CH3}?

Syllabus note: Cambridge IGCSE Supplement (Extended) content; ZIMSEC O-Level Form 4.

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