Question
What are structural isomerism ? Give examples.
Answer
Structural isomerism is a type of isomerism in which molecules have the same molecular formula but differ in the way the atoms are arranged in the molecule. In other words, structural isomers have different structures or arrangements of atoms, but the same chemical formula.
For examples:
Butane and 2-methylpropane: Both of these molecules have the same molecular formula of C4H10, but they have different structures. Butane is a straight-chain molecule with four carbon atoms, while 2-methylpropane has a branched structure with one carbon atom branching off from the main chain.
