Identify positional Isomerism from following pairs:

Propan-1-ol, Propan-2-ol

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Propan-2-ol, Pentan--1-ol

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Phenol, Benzene

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Ethyl alcohol and Methyl Alcohol

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Solution

The correct option is A Propan-1-ol, Propan-2-ol
Propan-1-ol ( $C H_{3} - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - O H$ ) and Propan-2-ol ( $C H_{3} - C H O H - C H_{3}$ )exhibits position Isomerism. They have same molecular formula but differ in the position of $- O H$ group.

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