Identify the term or substance based on the descriptions given below:
The property by virtue of which the compound has the same molecular formula but different structural formulae.

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Isomerism
The property by virtue of which the compound has the same molecular formula but different structural formulae is called isomerism. For example -
2,3-dimethylbutane
Molecular formula - $C_{6} H_{14}$

2,2-dimethylbutane
Molecular formula - $C_{6} H_{14}$
In both cases, they have different structures but have the same molecular formula.

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