MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3961

An organic liquid with the formula C4H10O is found to have two alkyl groups attached to an oxygen atom in different arrangements. These are:

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3961

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An organic liquid with the formula C4H10O is found to have two alkyl groups attached to an oxygen atom in different arrangements. These are:

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

    Answer: Metamers

    Explanation: Diethyl ether and Methyl propyl ether are metamers. Functional isomers are tempting but these both belong to the ether family.