Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques - Result Question 30
####36. The number of possible isomers of the compound with molecular formula $C_7 H_8 O$ is
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 9
[1995]
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Solution:
- (b) The possible isomers of the compound with molecular formula $C_7 H_8 O$ is 5. These are $C_6 H_5 OCH_3, C_6 H_5 CH_2 OH$ and
(Anisole) benzyl alcohol
$\underbrace{C _{OH}} _{OH}$
p-cresol
m-cresol
