Isomerism

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Structural Isomerism

Same molecular formula but different structural formula

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Chain isomer

Same molecular formula different arrangements of the carbon skeleton

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Stereoisomers

Same structural formula but a different arrangement of atoms in a space

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Rotation on double bonds

  • Carbon atoms in a C=C double bond and the atoms bonded to these carbons all lie in the same plane

  • In a C=C double bond atoms can’t rotate around them

  • Restricted rotation causes E/Z isomerism