Medium MCQ +4 / -1

Which pair of compounds are metamers?

  1. A n-propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol
  2. B Diethyl ether and methyl propyl ether Correct answer
  3. C Ethanol and methanol
  4. D Acetone and propanal

Solution

Metamers: same molecular formula, different alkyl groups attached to the same functional group. Diethyl ether (C₄H₁₀O) and methyl propyl ether are metamers.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles · Topic: Isomerism

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