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What is an isomer?

What is an isomer? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (chemistry) Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.
  2. (physics) Any of two or more atomic nuclei with the same mass number and atomic number but with different radioactive properties.
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The dextrorotatory isomer of zopiclone is displaced from its salt by means of a base such as sodium hydroxide.
But ultraviolet light converts the molecule to the cis isomer, in which both propellers are on the same side.
It possesses an asymmetric carbon atom in its structure and is provided as the levo isomer.
The researchers were not very concerned about the occurrence of fumarate, which is the trans isomer of maleate, because the levels were relatively low.
Some of the alleles showed no significant difference in insensitivity to either isomer.
The article proclaimed the dawn of the age of atomic aircraft powered by hafnium-178 isomer reactors.

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