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what do u mean by position isomers???

Position isomerism

 
It is due to the difference in the position of the substiuent atom or group or an unsaturated linkage in the same carbon chain.
 
Position isomerism
 
      • Aldehydes, carboxylic acids (and their derivatives) and cyanides do not show position isomerism.
 
      • Monosubstituted alicylic compounds and aromatic compounds do not show position isomerism.
 
      • Structural isomers which differ in the position of the functional group are called regiomers. For example,
        Structural isomers


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