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Conformational isomer

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Conformational isomers are different spatial arrangements of atoms in a molecule that result from rotation about single bonds. Unlike other types of isomerism, these isomers can interconvert without breaking any chemical bonds due to their flexibility.

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