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The two images of 1,2-dichloroethane are given. Can we call them isomers?
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Solution

The correct option is B No
No, we can't call them isomers. Because here a carbon - carbon single bond is present. Hence the rotation is not restricted. A simple twisting around the bond will rotate the molecule. Thus, they are not isomers.

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