Question

define isomerism.? and give example..

Answer 1

the existence of two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms within the molecule is called isomerism

ex -For example, a molecular formula C3H6O could be either propanal (an aldehyde) or propanone (a ketone).

Answer 2

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It is a phenomenon where two or more compounds have the same chemical formula but possesses different structural formulas, that is, different properties. This is mainly because of different structural or spatial arrangements. Isomers are the compounds exhibiting isomerism.

Types of Isomerism

Basically, there are two types. They are:

Structural Isomerism

Stereoisomerism