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What are the different types of isomerism that exist in organic compounds? Provide an example of each type and explain their structural differences.

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Isomerism is a phenomenon in which two or more organic compounds have the same molecular formula but different structures or arrangements of atoms. There are several types of isomerism in organic compounds, including:1. Structural  constitutional  isomerism: Compounds with the same molecular formula but different connectivity of atoms. There are several subtypes of structural isomerism:   a. Chain isomerism: Compounds with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of the carbon skeleton. For example, pentane  CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3  and isopentane  CH3CH CH3 CH2CH3  are chain isomers.   b. Position isomerism: Compounds with the same molecular formula and carbon skeleton but different positions of functional groups or substituents. For example, 1-chloropropane  CH3CH2CH2Cl  and 2-chloropropane  CH3CHClCH3  are position isomers.   c. Functional group isomerism: Compounds with the same molecular formula but different functional groups. For example, an alcohol and an ether with the molecular formula C2H6O: ethanol  CH3CH2OH  and dimethyl ether  CH3OCH3 .2. Stereoisomerism: Compounds with the same molecular formula and connectivity of atoms but different spatial arrangements of atoms. There are two main types of stereoisomerism:   a. Geometric  cis-trans  isomerism: Occurs in compounds with restricted rotation around a double bond or in cyclic compounds. Cis-isomers have similar groups on the same side of the double bond or ring, while trans-isomers have them on opposite sides. For example, cis-2-butene  CH3CH=CHCH3, with both CH3 groups on the same side  and trans-2-butene  CH3CH=CHCH3, with CH3 groups on opposite sides  are geometric isomers.   b. Optical isomerism  enantiomerism : Occurs in compounds with a chiral center, usually a carbon atom bonded to four different groups. Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images of each other and can rotate plane-polarized light in opposite directions. For example,  R -2-chlorobutane and  S -2-chlorobutane are optical isomers.3. Conformational isomerism  conformers : Compounds with the same molecular formula and connectivity of atoms but different spatial arrangements due to rotation around single bonds. Conformers are in equilibrium with each other and can interconvert rapidly. For example, the staggered and eclipsed conformations of ethane  CH3CH3  are conformational isomers.These are the main types of isomerism found in organic compounds, each with its unique structural differences and properties.
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