What is Isotomy? Definition, Examples, and Properties

Isotomous means that two or more molecules have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of their atoms. In other words, they have the same number of atoms of each element but the atoms are arranged differently.

For example, butane (C4H10) and isobutane (C4H10) are isotomers because they have the same molecular formula but the atoms are arranged differently. Both molecules have four carbon atoms and ten hydrogen atoms, but the carbon atoms are arranged in a different order in the two molecules.

Isotomers have the same physical properties, such as melting and boiling points, but they may have different chemical properties due to their different structures.

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