Question

What is isomerism? Explain with an example.

Answer 1

Hydrocarbons which have same molecular formula but different structural formula are called Isomers . For Example refer to attachment

Answer 2

ISOMERISM :

Compounds having same molecular formula but different properties are known as ISOMERS and this phenomena is known as ISOMERISM.

There are two types of isomerism :

1 ). STRUCTURAL ISOMERISM

i ). Chain isomerism

ii ). Position isomerism

iii ). Functional Isomerism

iv ). Metamerism

v ). Tautomerism.

2 ). Stereo isomerism

i ). Geometrical isomerism

ii ). Optical isomerism.