Valence isomer

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In organic chemistry, two molecules are valence isomers when they are constitutional isomers that can interconvert through pericyclic reactions.[1] For example, Dewar benzene transforms spontaneously into its valence isomer benzene.

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  1. ^ International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (1994). "Valence isomer". Compendium of Chemical Terminology Internet edition.