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$ C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}OH $ and $ {{H}_{3}}CC{{H}_{2}}OC{{H}_{3}} $ are:

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • position isomers
  • chain isomers
  • geometrical isomers
  • functional isomers
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The Correct Option is D

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In the given compounds, the compound $ C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}OH $ has $ OH $ group (alcoholic group) whereas the compound $ C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}OC{{H}_{3}} $ has $ O $ group (ether group). Both the compounds has different functional group. So these are functional isomers.
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