Pentanone and pentanol are isomers.

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The correct option is B
False

Compounds having the same molecular formula but different physical and chemical properties are called isomers. Pentanal and pentanol are not isomers because their molecular formula is different. The molecular formula of pentanal is $C_{5} H_{10} O$ and of acetone is $C_{5} H_{12} O$ .

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