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What type of isomerism is shown by ethanol and dimethyl ether?

Answer: Functional isomerism.

  • A Position isomerism
  • B Chain isomerism
  • C Functional isomerism
  • D Geometrical isomerism

Correct answer: C. Functional isomerism

Explanation: They have the same molecular formula but different functional groups.

cis isomerClHClHsame side(Cl groups together)trans isomerClHHClopposite sides(Cl groups apart)

Geometric (cis-trans) isomers of 1,2-dichloroethene differ only in the relative arrangement of groups across the rigid C=C double bond.

Concept context

General Organic Chemistry covers the rules behind all organic reactions. Covers inductive effect, resonance, hyperconjugation, types of reactions (substitution, addition, elimination), and isomerism including optical and geometric forms.

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