Question

what is chain isomerism ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Chain isomerism arises due to the difference in the arrangement of carbon chain within the molecule. In other words, if two compounds with the same molecular formula have a different main chain, then they exhibit chain isomerism.

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Answer 2

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• Chain isomerism arises due to the difference in arrangement of C atoms in the chain. For example, there are two isomers of butane, C4H10. In one of them, the carbon atoms lie in a straight chain whereas in the other the chain is branched.