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Which of the following are isomers -

A

Ethanol and ethoxy ethane

B

Methanol and methoxy methane

C

Propanoic acid and ethyl acetate

D

Propionaldehyde and acetone

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To determine which pairs of compounds are isomers, we need to follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the chemical formulas of each compound in the options. - **Option 1**: Ethanol (C2H6O) and Ethoxyethane (C4H10O) - **Option 2**: Methanol (CH3OH) and Methoxymethane (CH3OCH3) - **Option 3**: Propanoic acid (C3H6O2) and another compound (not specified in the transcript). - **Option 4**: Propanal (C3H6O) and Acetone (C3H6O) ### Step 2: Compare the formulas for each pair. - **Option 1**: Ethanol (C2H6O) vs. Ethoxyethane (C4H10O) - Different formulas, not isomers. - **Option 2**: Methanol (CH3OH) vs. Methoxymethane (CH3OCH3) - Different formulas, not isomers. - **Option 3**: Propanoic acid (C3H6O2) vs. another unspecified compound - Different formulas, not isomers. - **Option 4**: Propanal (C3H6O) vs. Acetone (C3H6O) - Same formula, different structures, they are isomers. ### Step 3: Conclusion The only pair that qualifies as isomers is found in **Option 4**: Propanal and Acetone. ### Final Answer **Option 4: Propanal and Acetone are isomers.** ---
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