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Which of the following compounds are functional group isomers of C₄H₈O₂ ?

(1) Methyl propanoate (2) 4-hydroxybutanal (3) Butane-1,4-diol

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Answer:
A
Solution:

Methyl propanoate (ester) and 4-hydroxybutanal (hydroxy aldehyde) are both C₄H₈O₂.

Butane-1,4-diol is C₄H₁₀O₂, so it is not an isomer.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:NomenclatureSubtopic:IUPAC nomenclature of compounds containing functional/Polyfunctional group
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