[kimblegomes]

Hello!

I am studying orgo 1 for a midterm currently and I came across a question today that asked about conformational isomers. It stated “conformational isomers are most similar to which analogy

A. A mirror image B. A frankestein-like version where the hands of one are where the feet of another should be (meaning the hands and feet are swapped in location between the two people) C. A person laying in a bed and a person laying in a chair”

The question did not have an answer key that I could find so i was wondering if anyone here would be able to shine a light on the answer for me.

I think it would be B due to rotation about the bond but I’m not sure.

[Babcock_Hall]

Why don't you define what conformational isomers are, then consider which is most similar to that definition?

[hollytara]

Also think about other kinds of isomers - which kinds correspond to the other answers!