What is metamerism? Give an example.
(N/A) Metamerism is a type of structural isomerism that arises due to the presence of different alkyl chains on either side of the same functional group in a molecule.
Example: The molecular formula $C_4H_{10}O$ (ether) exhibits metamerism.
$(i)$ Methoxypropane: $CH_3-O-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$
$(ii)$ Ethoxyethane: $CH_3-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_3$
Example: The molecular formula $C_4H_{10}O$ (ether) exhibits metamerism.
$(i)$ Methoxypropane: $CH_3-O-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$
$(ii)$ Ethoxyethane: $CH_3-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_3$
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Identify the pairs of compounds which are functional group isomers.
$I$. $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-OH$
$II$. $CH_3-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_3$
$III$. $(CH_3)_3C-OH$
$IV$. $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-OH$
$V$. $CH_3-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_3$
$VI$. $CH_3-O-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$
$VII$. $CH_3-O-CH(CH_3)_2$
$I$. $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-OH$
$II$. $CH_3-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_3$
$III$. $(CH_3)_3C-OH$
$IV$. $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-OH$
$V$. $CH_3-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_3$
$VI$. $CH_3-O-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$
$VII$. $CH_3-O-CH(CH_3)_2$
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