NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
How is position isomerism defined?
Options
- AWhen compounds have the same functional groups
- BWhen compounds differ in the position of substituent atoms or functional groups
- CWhen compounds have the same carbon skeleton
- DWhen compounds have different molecular formulas
Correct answer
B. When compounds differ in the position of substituent atoms or functional groups
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph describes position isomerism as occurring when compounds differ in the position of substituent atoms or functional groups on the carbon skeleton. For example, the molecular formula C 3 H 8 O represents two alcohols: