MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3974

A student examines diethyl ether and methyl n-propyl ether. How does metamerism in these ethers contrast with position isomerism?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3974

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student examines diethyl ether and methyl n-propyl ether. How does metamerism in these ethers contrast with position isomerism?

    • A) Metamerism is a type of geometric isomerism
    • B) Metamers have different alkyl groups attached to the same polyvalent functional group
    • C) Position isomers must have different functional groups
    • D) Metamerism only occurs in alkenes and alkynes

    Answer: Metamers have different alkyl groups attached to the same polyvalent functional group

    Explanation: Metamerism involves unequal distribution of carbon atoms around a functional group, while position isomerism involves the movement of the group itself.