Question

Do ketones show metamerism?

Answer 1

Metamerism:

1. Metamerism is a type of isomerism shown by the compounds that have different alkyl groups attached to the same functional group.
2. Ketones are functional groups having a carbonyl group $\left(-\mathrm{CO}\right)$ attached to two alkyl groups$\left(-\mathrm{R}\right)$.
3. Alkyl groups attached to the carbonyl group can be the same or different.
4. For example: are metamers of a ketone named pentanone.