Butanone and butanol are isomers.

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The correct option is B
False

Compounds having the same molecular formula but different physical and chemical properties are called isomers. Butanone and butanol are not isomers because their molecular formula is different. The molecular formula of butanone is $C_{4} H_{8} O$ and the molecular formula of butanol is $C_{4} H_{10} O$ .

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