conformational isomerism

noun

A form of isomerism in which isomers differ in the conformation of the molecule due to rotation of atoms about one or more single bonds

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nounconformational isomerism (uncountable)
  1. physicaluncountablechemistryA form of isomerism in which isomers differ in the conformation of the molecule due to rotation of atoms about one or more single bonds
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