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Three different compounds with the formula C2 H2 Cl2 are...

Three different compounds with the formula $\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}$ are known.
(a) Two of these compounds are geometric isomers. Draw their structures.
(b) The third compound is a structural isomer of the other two. Draw its structure.

Key Concepts

Alkene Stereochemistry

The stereochemistry of alkenes involves understanding the spatial arrangement of substituents around the double bond. This is crucial for identifying and drawing isomers correctly, as the different placements of the substituents lead to either geometric isomers (cis/trans forms) or, when connectivity differs, to constitutional isomers. Mastery of alkene stereochemistry is fundamental in distinguishing between these forms and accurately depicting their structures.

Geometric Isomerism

Geometric isomerism arises from the restricted rotation around a carbon–carbon double bond in alkenes. This type of stereoisomerism leads to isomers (often described as cis and trans) that differ in the spatial arrangement of substituents around the double bond. In the context of compounds like C?H?Cl?, the positions of the chlorine atoms relative to the carbon–carbon double bond give rise to two distinct geometric (cis and trans) isomers.

Constitutional Isomerism

Constitutional isomerism, also known as structural isomerism, occurs when compounds with the same molecular formula have different connectivity of their atoms. For dichloroethene with the formula C?H?Cl?, one isomer has both chlorine atoms attached to the same carbon (1,1-dichloroethene) while the geometric isomers have the chlorines on different carbons. This difference in how the atoms connect changes the compound's structure even though the molecular formula remains the same.

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