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structural isomer

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structural isomer
n.
Any of two or more chemical compounds, such as propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol, having the same molecular formula but different structural formulas.

structural isomer
Any of two or more compounds with identical chemical formulas, such as propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol, that differ structurally in the sequence in which the atoms are linked. Structural isomers do not exhibit the same chemical behavior. Compare stereoisomer.


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