Question

2. a) Which is the metamer of pentan-2-one ? b) Identify the functional group
isomer of butanenitrile.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Position isomerism exists between pentan-2-one and pentan-3-one.

It is due to the difference in the position of the carbonyl group in the same carbon chain.

2-pentanone is CH

3

COCH

2

CH

2

CH

3

3-pentanone is

CH

3

CH

2

COCH

2

CH

3