Learning outcomes - after studying this topic, you should be able to:

• understand the difference between constitutional isomers and stereoisomers
• recognize constitutional, conformational and diastereoisomers
• identify whether an isomer is Z or E
• predict the major products obtained from the reaction of alkenes with electrophiles (using Markovnikov's rule)
• explain the special stability of benzene and why it does not react like an alkene

• Sections 16.2 - 16.8 (in )

Alkanes - structure and nomenclature Contributed by Adam Bridgeman

Alkenes, benzene and alkynes Contributed by Adam Bridgeman

Elimination and electrophilic addition reactions Contributed by Adam Bridgeman