Q. Molecular formula $C_{5}H_{12}O$ will show

A) Position
B) Optical isomerism
C) Functional isomerism
D) All of these
Explanation

(d)
(i) $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}OH$ and $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2} - CH - CH_{3}$ are
$|$
$OH$
Position isomers
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Due the presence of asymmetry, optical isomerism is possible
(iii) $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}OH$ and $CH_{3}CH_{2}OCH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{3}$ are functional isomerism

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.