Question
Define the terms:
i. Isomerism
ii. Isomers
i. Isomerism
ii. Isomers
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Answer
i. Isomerism: The phenomenon of existence of two or more compounds possessing the same molecular formula is known as isomerism.
ii. Isomers: Two or more compounds having the same molecular formula are called as isomers of each other.
ii. Isomers: Two or more compounds having the same molecular formula are called as isomers of each other.
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