Question

multiple choice 2 points what term describes the structural relationship between cis - 1,2 - dimethylcyclopentane and trans - 1,3 - dimethylcyclopentane? constitutional isomers functional isomers enantiomers conformers

Explanation:

Constitutional isomers have same molecular formula but different connectivity of atoms. Cis - 1,2 - dimethylcyclopentane and trans - 1,3 - dimethylcyclopentane have the same molecular formula ($C_7H_{14}$) but different atom - to - atom bonding patterns. Functional isomers have different functional groups, enantiomers are non - superimposable mirror images, and conformers are different spatial arrangements due to rotation about single bonds. These do not apply here.

Answer:

A. constitutional isomers