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Which of the following is an isomer of ethanol?


A

methanol

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B

diethyl ether

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C

acetone

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D

dimethyl ether

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Solution

The correct option is D

dimethyl ether


Explanation for correct option:

D. dimethyl ether

Isomers:

  • “Isomers are two or more compounds that have the same chemical formula but a different arrangement of atoms.”
  • As the structures of isomers differ, thus the physical/chemical properties also differ.

Isomers of ethanol:

  • Ethanol is a chemical compound with a chemical formula C2H5OH.
  • The structure of ethanol is given below:
  • The isomer of ethanol is dimethyl ether. The structure of dimethyl ether is shown below:

Hence, the correct option is D i.e. dimethyl ether.


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