EA:
The data adds upto 100%, but there is the mystery element.
However,
(fortunately) we are given the MW = 76.526 g/mol so we can establish
how
much "X" there is.... 46.33 % of 76.526 g/mol = 35.45 g/mol. This
cannot be anything like 2 x O or 2 x N... (if in doubt, check the MW
which
should be an excellent match.... even a single unit off is WRONG and
should
be a warning sign.) A look at a periodic table, maybe focussing
on
the more common elements would reveal Cl as being a perfect match.
So the empirical formula = C3H5Cl.
GEOMETRIC isomers....
(C=C with cis / trans or E / Z isomers) has to be E-1-chloropropene and Z-1-chloropropene. |
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CONSTITUTIONAL isomers .... there are 3 other isomers, chlorocyclopropane, 2-chloropropene and 3-chloropropene. | |
RESONANCE.....Only those structures with p bonds can exhibit resonance, so there can be no resonance in the cyclopropane. However all those with p bonds can exhibit resonance we have a couple of general possibilities that are shown above. Note that in principle, the lone pairs on the Cl atom could be used to stabilise an adjacent +ve charge. |