Chapter: 2021· Chemistry

The compound which shows metamerism is : (1) C5H12 (2) C3H8O (3) C3H6O (4) C4H10O

The compound which shows metamerism is :

(1) C₅H₁₂

(2) C₃H₈O

(3) C₃H₆O

(4) C₄H₁₀O

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Correct option is (4) C₄H₁₀O

This molecular formula is applicable for homologous series ether (–O–) a bivalent functional group and as we know ether with minimum four-C shows metamerism. CH3–CH2–O–CH2–CH3 & CH3–O–CH2–CH2–CH3 are metamers.

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The compound which shows metamerism is : (1) C5H12 (2) C3H8O (3) C3H6O (4) C4H10O

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