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What is the main difference between structural isomerism and stereoisomerism?
What is the main difference between structural isomerism and stereoisomerism?
- Structural isomerism involves different spatial arrangements, while stereoisomerism involves different bond arrangements.
- Structural isomerism involves different molecular formulas, while stereoisomerism involves the same molecular formula but different bond arrangements.
- Structural isomerism involves different bond arrangements, while stereoisomerism involves the same bonds but different spatial arrangements. (correct)
- Structural isomerism involves different elements, while stereoisomerism involves the same elements but different spatial arrangements.
In isomeric relationships, what can two chemicals be even if they are the same constitutional isomer?
In isomeric relationships, what can two chemicals be even if they are the same constitutional isomer?
- Conformational forms of each other
- Structural isomers of each other
- Stereoisomers of each other (correct)
- Isotopologues of each other
What determines the depth of analysis in isomeric relationships?
What determines the depth of analysis in isomeric relationships?
- Field of study or the chemical and physical properties of interest (correct)
- The molecular weight of the isomers
- The color of the isomers
- The number of atoms in the isomers
What does the term 'isomer' refer to?
What does the term 'isomer' refer to?
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What is the English word 'isomer' a back-formation from?
What is the English word 'isomer' a back-formation from?
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