Interpretation:
The difference between structural isomers and stereoisomers needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
The molecules having same molecular formula but structural arrangement of atoms in the molecule is different are said to be isomers of each other.
Explanation of Solution
Structural isomers: The isomers having same molecular formula but differ in bonding patterns between the molecule. For example: the different structural arrangement for compound having molecular formula
So, butane and 2-methylpropane are structural isomers.
Stereoisomers: The isomers having same molecular formula and connectivity but differ arrangement of atoms in space. For example: cis -3-hexene and trans -3-hexene. (In cis- isomer, the two identical groups or atoms are close to each other whereas in trans- isomer two identical groups or atoms are farther apart.)
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