Chemistry · Isomerism: structural and stereoisomerism

Give the type of isomerism exhibited by each of the following pairs. n-Butyl alc

Give the type of isomerism exhibited by each of the following pairs. n-Butyl alcohol and diethyl ether

  • A. Functional
  • B. Position
  • C. Tautomerism
  • D. None of These

Step-by-step solution

n-Butyl alcohol (CH3CH2CH2CH2OH) and diethyl ether (CH3CH2OCH2CH3) have the same molecular formula (C4H10O) but different functional groups (alcohol vs. ether). This is functional isomerism, a type of structural isomerism where compounds have the same molecular formula but different functional groups.
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