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Isomerism: Functional group isomers MCQ

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Functional group isomersEasyQuestion 810002

Question

Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) and dimethyl ether (CH₃OCH₃) are:
  1. A
    Functional group isomers
    Correct
  2. B
    Chain isomers
  3. C
    Optical isomers
  4. D
    Conformers

Correct answer

Functional group isomers

Explanation

Functional group isomers have the same molecular formula (C₂H₆O) but different functional groups (−OH vs −O−). They show distinctly different chemical properties.

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