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What is structural isomerism?
What is structural isomerism?
- Isomers that have the same molecular formula but different structural formulae (correct)
- Isomers that have the same molecular formula and the same structural formula
- Isomers that have different molecular and structural formulae
- Isomers that have different molecular formulae but the same structural formula
What is the definition of isomerism?
What is the definition of isomerism?
- The process of converting a solid directly into vapor
- The phenomenon where two or more compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural formulae (correct)
- The process of converting a liquid into a gas
- The phenomenon where two compounds have different molecular formulae but the same structural formula
What is the difference between geometric isomerism and optical isomerism?
What is the difference between geometric isomerism and optical isomerism?
- Geometric isomerism involves non-superimposable mirror images, while optical isomerism involves different arrangements around a single bond
- Geometric isomerism involves different arrangements around a double bond, while optical isomerism involves non-superimposable mirror images (correct)
- Geometric isomerism involves mirror images, while optical isomerism involves different arrangements around a double bond
- Geometric isomerism involves different arrangements around a single bond, while optical isomerism involves non-superimposable mirror images
