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Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) and dimethyl ether (CH3OCH3) are the best considered as:

Correct answer: A. Structural isomers

  • A. Structural isomers
  • B. Stereo isomers
  • C. Enantiomers
  • D. Diasteromers

Explanation

Both Ethanol and Dimethyl ether have the same molecular formula but different structures. Hence they are structural isomers of each other.

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