Which one of the following pairs of isomers is an example of metamerism?

Which one of the following pairs of isomers is an example of metamerism?

Solution

Compounds given in option (A) are chain isomers.

Compounds given in option (B) are not isomers since molecular formula is not same.

Compounds given in option (C) are position isomers.

Distribution of alkyl groups around polyvalent functional group (-O-, -CO-, -COO- etc.)give rise to metamers and phenomenon is called metamerism.

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