Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2019 2019Moderate

C4H11N gives the type of isomerism:

Correct answer: A. Metamerism

  • A. Metamerism
  • B. Optical isomerism
  • C. Tautomerism
  • D. None

Explanation

It gives metamerism which is when compounds having the same molecular formula but different alkyl groups on either side of functional groups.

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Isomerism occurs when compounds have the same molecular formula but different atom arrangements or spatial orientations. The content includes chain, position, functional, metameric and tautomeric isomerism, along with geometrical and optical isomerism, including cis-trans forms, E/Z notation, chirality and enantiomers.

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