Chemistry-Isomerism
NEET Chemistry Isomerism Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): Chain isomers have the same molecular formula but different carbon skeletons. | Reason (R): Chain isomerism is a type of stereoisomerism.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Chain isomerism is a type of structural isomerism, not stereoisomerism. It involves compounds with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of the carbon skeleton.
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