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What is the defining characteristic of positional isomers?
They have the same molecular formula but differ in the position of a substituent on the chain
What distinguishes functional isomers from other isomers?
They have the same molecular formula but belong to different classes of organic compounds
What is the main difference between chain isomerism and positional isomerism?
Chain isomerism involves different arrangements of the skeletal chain of carbon atoms, while positional isomerism involves different positions of substituents on the chain
In tautomerism, what is the characteristic feature of the compounds involved?
They exist as a mixture of two or more structural isomers
What distinguishes functional isomerism from tautomerism?
Functional isomers belong to different classes of organic compounds, while tautomers exist as a mixture of two or more structural isomers
Test your understanding of stereochemistry with this quiz on isomers. Explore the concept of constitutional (structural) isomerism and learn about chain or skeletal isomerism. Challenge yourself with examples and definitions of positional isomerism.
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