NEET 2021 · ChemistryPrevious Year Question

The compound which shows metamerism is

Answer: (B) (B) . \textbf{Answer:} (B) \textbf{Solution:} Metamerism arises when isomers differ in the distribution of carbon atoms (alkyl groups) on either side of the same functional group (here, the ether oxygen).

  1. A.(A)
  2. B.(B) ✓
  3. C.(C)
  4. D.(D)

Correct Answer

(B) (B)

Solution & Explanation

\textbf{Answer:} (B) \textbf{Solution:} Metamerism arises when isomers differ in the distribution of carbon atoms (alkyl groups) on either side of the same functional group (here, the ether oxygen). as an ether can exist as methyl propyl ether and diethyl ether , which are metamers. ethers only give , a single ether (no metamer), and has no functional group, so they cannot show metamerism.

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