Stereochemistry


   
 
Introduction - Isomerism
What is isomerism? Using building blocks various structures can be built. Similarly using the same atoms, different organic compounds can be formed. Therefore, organic compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural formulae and different arrangement in space are called isomers or isomerides. The property of organic compounds to have same molecular formula but different structural formulae and spatial arrangement is called Isomerism.
 
For e.g., the molecular formula for butane is C4H10. However, the arrangement of four carbon atoms can be linear as well as branched.
 
 
 
     
   
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