Isomerism Flashcards
1
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What is isomerism?
A
It is the occurrence of two or more molecules with the same molecular formula but different molecular structures.
2
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What are the main types of isomerism?
A
Structural isomerism and stereoisomerism.
3
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What is stereoisomerism?
A
Stereoisomerism is the occurrence of two or more molecules of a compound with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of their atoms in space.
