Which of the following are metamerism?

Ethoxy ethane and methoxypropane

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Phenetole and benzyl methyl ether

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Both a and b

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None of above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both a and b
Ethers having same molecular formula but different alkyl groups on either side of the oxygen atoms show metamerism. Ethoxy ethane and methoxypropane, phenetole and benzyl methyl ether show metamerism.

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