What is functional isomerism? Give one example.

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Functional isomerism-
The molecular formula is the same for all functional isomer but the functional group will differ,
Example
Aldehyde and ketone [ $C H_{3} - C H_{2} - C H O$ and $C H_{3} - C O - C H_{3}$

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