What is metamerism? Give an example.
(N/A) Metamerism is a type of structural isomerism that arises due to the presence of different alkyl chains on either side of the same functional group in a molecule.
Example: The molecular formula $C_4H_{10}O$ (ether) exhibits metamerism.
$(i)$ Methoxypropane: $CH_3-O-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$
$(ii)$ Ethoxyethane: $CH_3-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_3$
Example: The molecular formula $C_4H_{10}O$ (ether) exhibits metamerism.
$(i)$ Methoxypropane: $CH_3-O-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$
$(ii)$ Ethoxyethane: $CH_3-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_3$
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