Question

The compound which shows metamerism is:

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• A. $C_3{H}_{6}O$
• B. $C_5{H}_{12}$
• C. $C_3{H}_{8}O$
• D. $C_4{H}_{10}O$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $C_4{H}_{10}O$

Metamerism is shown by polyvalent functional groups like ester, ether and ketone.
Unequal distribution of alkyl groups around polyvalent functional group give rise to metamerism.
$C_4{H}_{10}O$ : ether