MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3977

Two compounds share the molecular formula C2H6O. One is ethanol and the other is dimethyl ether. What type of isomerism do they exhibit?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3977

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Two compounds share the molecular formula C2H6O. One is ethanol and the other is dimethyl ether. What type of isomerism do they exhibit?

    • A) They are chain isomers
    • B) They are functional group isomers
    • C) They are metamers
    • D) They are cis-trans isomers

    Answer: They are functional group isomers

    Explanation: Functional group isomerism occurs when compounds have the same formula but different groups, like alcohols (R-OH) and ethers (R-O-R).