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Define isomerism.

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Isomerism: Compounds having the same molecular formula but different structural formulae are known as isomers, and the phenomenon is known as isomerism.

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry - MISCELLANEOUS [Page 217]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry
MISCELLANEOUS | Q 4. (a) | Page 217

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