Asked in UHS MDCAT 2008 2008Moderate

CH3-O-CH3 is example of _ isomerism.

Correct answer: B. Functional group

  • A. Metamerism
  • B. Functional group
  • C. Chain
  • D. Position

Explanation

CH3-O-CH3 exhibits functional group isomerism. The compounds having the same molecular formula but different functional groups are said to exhibit functional group isomerism.

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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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