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  • What is an isomer?
    Different compounds with the same molecular formula
  • What is a structural isomer?
    compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae
  • Can isomers have the same functional group?
    Yes. - the functional group can be found at different positions along the carbon chain
  • Can isomers have different functional groups?
    Yes - sometimes two molecules containing different functional groups have the same molecular formula e.g. aldehydes and ketones with the same number of carbon atoms