• Isomers are compound which have the same molecular formula but different structural formula. It can also defined as compound that contain the same numbers of atom of each element but have different arrangements of atoms in space.

 

• Examples:

 

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References and Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isomer

Chemistry Notes

 

Written By: Bernadeth Castilleja