Asked in Premeth Test 15 — Organic Chemistry Concepts and Hydrocarbons (17 March 2025) 2025

The type of structural isomerism which arises due to the difference in the nature of carbon chain or carbon skeleton is:

Correct answer: A. Chain isomerism

  • A. Chain isomerism
  • B. Position isomerism
  • C. Cis-trans isomensm
  • D. Optical isomerism

Explanation

Chain isomerism is a type of isomerism arises due to the difference in the nature of the carbon chain.

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Isomerism occurs when compounds have the same molecular formula but different atom arrangements or spatial orientations. The content includes chain, position, functional, metameric and tautomeric isomerism, along with geometrical and optical isomerism, including cis-trans forms, E/Z notation, chirality and enantiomers.

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