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Stereoisomer

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Organic Chemistry

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Stereoisomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms (constitution), but differ in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space. This variation can significantly affect the physical and chemical properties of the compounds.

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