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Standard X
Chemistry
Homologous Series
CH 3 COOC 2 H...
Question

CH3COOC2H5 and C2H5COOCH3 exhibit?

A
Metamerism
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Functional isomerism
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C
Position isomerism
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D
Tautomers
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Solution

The correct option is A Metamerism
CH3COOC2H5 and C2H5COOCH3 , the alkyl groups on either side are different. Hence, they are metamers.

The difference is that in the first one a methyl group is attached to the carbon whereas in the second an ethyl group is attached to the carbon.

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