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Conformation vs Conformer - What's the difference?

conformation | conformer |

In chemistry terms the difference between conformation and conformer

is that conformation is the spatial arrangement of the atoms in a molecule as a result of rotation about a single bond while conformer is any of a set of stereoisomers characterised by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.

As nouns the difference between conformation and conformer

is that conformation is the act of conforming; the act of producing conformity while conformer is any of a set of stereoisomers characterised by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.

conformation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
  • The state of being conformed; agreement; hence; structure, as depending on the arrangement of parts; form; arrangement.
  • (chemistry) The spatial arrangement of the atoms in a molecule as a result of rotation about a single bond

    • Related terms

    * conform * conformity

    conformer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) any of a set of stereoisomers characterised by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum
  • (biology) A particular folded state or conformation of a protein.
  • A person who conforms.
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