Isomer

:This article is about chemical isomers. For another use, see nuclear isomer.

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In chemistry, isomers are molecules with the same chemical formula and often with the same kinds of bonds between atoms, but in which the atoms are arranged differently. Many isomers share similar if not identical properties in most chemical contexts.

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Chemistry - Molecule - Chemical formula - Bonds

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A simple example of isomerism is given by propanol: it has the formula C3H8O (or C3H7OH) and the isomers

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Propanol - C - H - O - OH

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Propan-1-ol (n-propyl alcohol; left) Propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol; right)

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H H H H H H

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