Structural isomerism
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Structural isomerism is a form of isomerism in which molecules with the same molecular formula have atoms bonded together in different orders (as opposed to stereoisomerism).
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Chain isomerism
Chain isomers have components of the chain distinctly ordered to create different structures. Here, 3-methylpentane has become 2-methylpentane:
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Position isomerism
Positional isomers occur when a functional group changes position on the chain. In the diagram, 2-hydroxypentane has become 3-hydroxypentane:
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Functional group isomerism
Functional group isomerism is when a functional group splits up and becomes a different group. Here, butan-1-ol has become ethoxyethane:
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