Question

n-propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are examples of :

• A. position isomerism
• B. chain isomerism
• C. tautomerism
• D. geometrical isomerism

Answer 1

The correct option is A position isomerism

n-propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are examples of position isomerism.
Position isomers are constitutional isomers with same carbon skeleton and same functional groups but different location of the functional groups. In n-propyl alcohol, $-OH$ group is present on first C atom. In isopropyl alcohol, $-OH$ group is present on second C atom.