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Primary amines cannot exhibit...

Primary amines cannot exhibit

A

Chain isomerism

B

position isomerism

C

metamerism

D

function isomerism

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The correct Answer is:
C
The functional group of primary amines `(-NH_2)` is univalent, there for, metamerism is not possible. Secondary and tertiary amines having polyvalent functional group can exhibit metamerism.
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