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Which of the following statements regarding ethanoic acid and methyl methanoate are correct?
(I) They are functional group isomers with molecular formula `C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)`.
(II) They belong to different homologous series
(III) They have different chemical properties.

A

`I` and `II`

B

`I,II` and `III`

C

`II` and `III`

D

`I` and `III`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Ethanoic acid `(CH_(3)COOH)` and methyl methanoate `(HCOOCH_(3))` are isomers, belongs to same homologous series but possesses different physical and chemical properties.
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