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