Which of the following compounds is a functional group isomer of C2H5OH, ethanol (ethyl alcohol)?
Correct answer: D. dimethyl ether, (CH3)2O
- A. ethanal, CH3CHO
- B. acetic acid, CH3COOH
- C. diethyl ether, (C2H5)2O
- D. dimethyl ether, (CH3)2O
Explanation
Dimethyl ether and ethyl alcohol have same molecular formula but different functional groups and hence they are the functional isomers of each other.
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