Question

Q.1. Which of the following the following can show metamerism? (a)HCHO (b) Benzaldehyde (6) Methoxy propane (d)None​

Answer 1

Answer:

Metamerism occurs when the compound has different number of carbon atoms on either side of the functional group.

Only option B can show metamerism.

C

2

H

5

−S−C

2

H

5

is a metamer of CH

3

−S−C

3

H

7

.