Concept explainers
Interpretation:
How can molecules with same molecular formula may be different must be explained.
Concept introduction:
Isomerism is the property of molecules by means of which molecules can exist in different form with same molecular formula.
Answer to Problem 1TAI
Molecules may be different due to different arrangements of atoms which results in different
Explanation of Solution
Molecules particularly organic molecules show isomerism. One molecular formula may have different chemical structures. All the physical and chemical properties are different for different isomers. This is due to different arrangement of atoms in the molecules.
The molecules with same molecular formula can have different structures thus, their chemical properties will be different.
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