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Polymorphism and Allotropy are same thing. Polymorphism is used for compounds and the allotropy is reserved for elements. You can go for XRD to check the crystal structure and their composition to distinguish.

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Polymorphism occurs when a specific material can have more than one crystal structure. Isomerism is when Hydrocarbon compounds with the same composition may have different atomic arrangements

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