JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following compounds will show metamerism?

(A)CH₃–CO–C₂H₅
(B)C₂H₅–S–C₂H₅
(C)CH₃–O–CH₃
(D)CH₃–O–C₂H₅Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Metamerism arises in compounds with the same functional group but different alkyl groups distributed on either side of it. Methyl ethyl ether, CH₃–O–C₂H₅,

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Question ID VK-139145