Q. The molecular formula of a saturated compound is $C_{2}H_{4}Cl_{2}$. The formula permits the existence of two
A) Functional isomers
B) Position isomers
C) Optical isomers
D) $cis - trans$ isomers
Explanation
(b)
$H$ $H$
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$(i) - H - C - C - Cl$ 1,1-dichloro ethane
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$\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ H\ \ \ \ \ \ Cl$
(ii) $H\ \ \ \ H$
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$H - C - C - H$ 1,2-dichloro ethane
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$Cl$ $Cl$
Both are position isomers
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.