What is stereoisomerism? Which are its types?
(N/A) Stereoisomerism is a form of isomerism in which molecules have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms (constitution),but differ in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space.
Stereoisomerism is primarily classified into two types:
$(i)$ Geometrical isomerism (also known as cis-trans isomerism).
$(ii)$ Optical isomerism (related to the ability of a molecule to rotate plane-polarized light).
Stereoisomerism is primarily classified into two types:
$(i)$ Geometrical isomerism (also known as cis-trans isomerism).
$(ii)$ Optical isomerism (related to the ability of a molecule to rotate plane-polarized light).
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Which among the following is $NOT$ a pair of isomers?
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| Column-$I$ | Column-$II$ |
|---|---|
| $A$. Acetaldehyde,vinyl alcohol | $1$. Enantiomers |
| $B$. Eclipsed and staggered ethane | $2$. Tautomers |
| $C$. $(+)$$2$-butanol,$(-)$$2$-butanol | $3$. Chain isomers |
| $D$. Methyl-$n$-propylamine and diethylamine | $4$. Conformational isomers |
| $5$. Metamers |
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