Which of the following is true in case of stereo isomerism?

Same molecular formula

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Same molecular weight

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Different empirical formula

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Different orientation of atoms or molecules in space.

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Same molecular formula

B
Same molecular weight

D
Different orientation of atoms or molecules in space.

The isomerism is exhibited due to different arrangement of atoms or moleculesin space. It deals with the structure of molecules in three dimensions. Thus stereo isomers have:

Same molecular formula

Same empirical formula

Same molecular weight

Different orientation of atoms or molecules in space

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Give examples of compounds whose
(a) empirical formula is the same as the molecular formula.
(b) empirical formula is different from the molecular formula.

Q. Assertion :Molecular formula shows the exact number of different types of atoms present in a molecule of a compound. Reason: Molecular formula can be obtained directly from empirical formula which represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound.

Q. Structural isomers possess the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms or groups within the molecule.

Q. If two compounds have the same empirical formula but different molecular formula, they must have :

Q. STATEMENT-1: Two compounds cannot have the same empirical formula.

STATEMENT-2: Compounds that have the same empirical formula may have different molecular formulae.

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