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An isomer of ethanol is:...

An isomer of ethanol is:

A

Methanol

B

Diethyl ether

C

Acetone

D

Dimethyl ether

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To find an isomer of ethanol, we need to identify a compound that has the same molecular formula as ethanol but a different structure. The molecular formula for ethanol is C2H6O. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Molecular Formula of Ethanol**: - Ethanol has the molecular formula C2H6O. 2. **List the Options Given**: - Methanol (CH3OH) - Diethyl ether (C2H5)2O - Acetone (C3H6O) - Dimethyl ether (CH3OCH3) 3. **Evaluate Each Option**: - **Methanol (CH3OH)**: This has a different molecular formula (C1H4O) and is not an isomer of ethanol. - **Diethyl ether (C2H5)2O**: This has a molecular formula of C4H10O, which is not the same as ethanol (C2H6O). - **Acetone (C3H6O)**: This has a different molecular formula (C3H6O) and is not an isomer of ethanol. - **Dimethyl ether (CH3OCH3)**: This has the molecular formula C2H6O, which is the same as ethanol but has a different structure. 4. **Conclusion**: - Among the options, dimethyl ether is the only compound that has the same molecular formula as ethanol (C2H6O) but a different structure, making it an isomer of ethanol. ### Final Answer: The isomer of ethanol is **Dimethyl ether (CH3OCH3)**.

To find an isomer of ethanol, we need to identify a compound that has the same molecular formula as ethanol but a different structure. The molecular formula for ethanol is C2H6O. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Molecular Formula of Ethanol**: - Ethanol has the molecular formula C2H6O. 2. **List the Options Given**: ...
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  • Which of the followingg is an isomer of ethanol?

    A
    Methanol
    B
    Acetone
    C
    Diethylether
    D
    Dimethylether
  • with ethanol is

    A
    an aldol
    B
    an acetal
    C
    a ketal
    D
    a hemiacetal
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