alleryWhich feature is used to distinguish position isomers?
ADifferent count of each element
BA group shifts along the carbon chain
CA different total count of atoms
DA different molecular formula overall
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A group shifts along the carbon chain
Position isomers differ in where a functional group lies on the chain.
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