Constitution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002468",
  "term": "Constitution",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The description of the sequence of atoms and the types of bonds connecting them in a molecule. It defines which atoms are bonded to which other atoms and whether these bonds are single, double, or triple. This fundamental aspect of molecular structure distinguishes constitutional isomers from each other.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "connectivity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1100 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2204 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/constitution/"
}