Question

What is another name for constitutional isomers?

Answer 1

1. Those compounds that have identical molecular formulas but different chemical arrangements are known as isomers.
2. Isomer shows the extraordinary versatility of compounds due to the formation of strong bonds between two Carbon atoms or Carbon with other elements.
3. There are two different types of Isomers: Constitutional isomers and Stereoisomers.
4. Stereoisomers are those isomers that have the same position of atoms or groups but they differ in the spatial arrangements around the central atom.
5. Constitutional isomers are those isomers that have a similar chemical formula but differ in the arrangement of atoms.
6. It is also known as structural isomers.
7. Constitutional isomers are of different types and they are as follows: Position isomers, chain isomers, Functional isomers, Metamers, and Tautomers.
8. Examples of constitutional isomers:
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