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Define the term

(a) Geometrical isomerism

(b) Optical isomerism

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(a) Geometric isomerism: This is being exhibited by molecules in which their special positions are locked to each other due to the presence of a ring structure or a double bond.

(b) Optical isomerism: The isomerism exhibited by two or more compounds which have the same molecular arrangement but differ in the optical activity.

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