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Propylene glycol and trimethylene glycol are:

Correct answer: C. Position isomers

  • A. Functional group isomers
  • B. Metamers
  • C. Position isomers
  • D. Tautomers

Explanation

Propylene glycol and trimethylene glycol are positional isomers. In positional isomers, the same molecular formula is retained, but the functional groups or substituents are attached at different positions on the carbon chain. Both of these compounds are diols (containing two hydroxyl groups), but the positioning of the hydroxyl groups differs, which gives them distinct properties.

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