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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