Question

DEFINE ISOMERISM.

GIVE ITS 4 CHARACTERISTICS?

Answer 1

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Compound which have same molecular formula but different structures and properties are called isomers and phenomenon is called isomerism.

Properties of isomerism:

1. Isomers have same molecular formula but different arrangement of atoms.

2. The difference in structure gives different physical properties and chemical properties

3. Isomers can provide stability to molecules.

4. Some isomers have all physical and chemical properties same but they show different behavior towards light.