Isomerism: Definition, Explanation, and Examples

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What is isomerism?

  • Compounds with identical chemical formulae but different properties and atom arrangement (correct)
  • Compounds with identical chemical formulae and properties
  • Compounds with different chemical formulae but identical properties
  • Compounds with similar chemical formulae but different properties

What are the two primary types of isomerism?

  • Geometric Isomerism and Optical Isomerism
  • Functional Isomerism and Positional Isomerism
  • Chain Isomerism and Ring Isomerism
  • Structural Isomerism and Stereoisomerism (correct)

Who coined the term 'isomer'?

  • Louis Pasteur
  • Marie Curie
  • Dmitri Mendeleev
  • Jacob Berzelius (correct)

What is another name for structural isomerism?

<p>Constitutional isomerism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are different structural isomers named?

<p>They may or may not contain the same functional group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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