Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 310
Question: Two compounds have the structural formulae $ CH_3-O-CH_2CH_3 $ and $ CH_3-CH_2-CH_2OH $ . The above is an example of
Options:
A) Metamerism
B) Functional isomerism
C) Positional isomerism
D) Chain isomerism
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ CH_3-O-CH_2-CH_3 $ and $ CH_3CH_2CH_2-OH $ ethylmethyl ether and propylalcohol are functional isomers.