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Question
Define the term isomerism.
Solution
Isomerism is the existence of two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but different structural formulas.
Example:
Butane \[\ce{[C4H10]}\] it has 2 isomers.
- Straight line:
\[\ce{CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH3}\] - Branched chain:
\[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{CH3 - CH - CH3}\\
|\\
\ce{CH3}
\end{array}\]
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