stereo-isomerism
stereo‐isomerism Occurs when compounds have the same molecular and structural formula, but with the atoms arranged differently in space. There are two subdivisions: optical isomerism (see optical activity) and geometrical isomerism (see cis‐ trans‐ isomerism).
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