Functional isomerism represents ______functional group but same molecular formula.

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The correct option is B Different
Aldehydes and ketones; Alcohols and ethers both the groups belong to functional isomers. Functional isomers have same molecular formula with different funtional groups, different physical and chemical properties like Aldehydes are reduced to primary alcohols and ketones are reduced to secondary alcohols.

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