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Ether shows the phenomenon of:

Correct answer: C. Metamerism

  • A. Position isomerism
  • B. Tautomerism
  • C. Metamerism
  • D. Cis-trans isomerism

Explanation

Metamerism is a type of structural isomerism where isomers have the same functional group but differ in the arrangement of alkyl groups attached to that functional group. Ethers (R-O-R') are a classic example of compounds that exhibit metamerism.

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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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