Which type of isomerism is most common among ethers?
A) Metamerism
B) Functional
C) Chain
D) Position
Correct Answer:
A
Solution :
Ethers show metamerism. Metamerism arises when a polyvalent functional group (e.g. etc.) is attached to different alkyl groups but the molecular formula remains same e.g., \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}-O-{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}\]and \[C{{H}_{3}}-O-{{C}_{3}}{{H}_{7}}\]