MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3954

A sample of ethyl alcohol is found to have the same molecular formula as dimethyl ether. These two compounds are examples of:

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3954

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A sample of ethyl alcohol is found to have the same molecular formula as dimethyl ether. These two compounds are examples of:

    • A) Chain isomers
    • B) Functional group isomers
    • C) Metamers
    • D) Tautomers

    Answer: Functional group isomers

    Explanation: Ethanol and Dimethyl ether are functional isomers. Metamerism is tempting but requires the same functional group with different alkyl distributions.