Isomerism (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The molecule exhibited optical isomerism due to its asymmetrical structure, which affected its chemical reactivity.
- The isomerism observed in the organic compound was further analyzed through chromatography and mass spectrometry.
- Inorganic isomerism, as seen in transition metal complexes, has numerous implications in coordination chemistry.
- Scientists discovered the link between structural isomerism and variations in melting points in their extensive research on alkane compounds.
- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy proved essential in determining the nature of geometric isomerism present in certain aromatic molecules.