Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): are isomeric compounds.
Statement (II):
are functional group isomers.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Always carefully analyze the functional groups in a compound and check for structural differences when dealing with isomers or functional group isomers.
To determine the validity of both statements regarding isomeric compounds, let's examine them carefully:
Statement (I): The given compounds are claimed to be isomers. For compounds to be isomers, they must have the same molecular formula but differ in structure or configuration. By inspecting the molecular structures of the compounds in Statement (I), observe their molecular formulas to confirm if they match. If their formulas are different or their structural similarity does not align with the definition of isomerism, the statement is false.
Statement (II): The given compounds are claimed to be functional group isomers. Functional group isomers are a type of isomer where compounds with the same molecular formula contain different functional groups. Again, inspect the structures provided; compare their functional groups and molecular formulas. If the functional groups differ while maintaining identical molecular formulas, they are functional group isomers. However, if this is not the case, then the statement is false.
Upon analysis:
Comparison Criteria
Statement I
Statement II
Molecular Formula
Different
Same, but functional group not varied properly
Structure/Functional Group
Inconsistent with criteria for isomerism
Incorrect as proposed functional shift is not observed
Conclusion: Through the assessment of both molecular formulas and structural comparison, neither statement meets the isomer criteria. Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are false.
