Which of the following is a functional group isomer of CH3CH2CHO ?
(a) CH3 -CH2 -CH2-OH
(b)  CH​3-O-CH2 -CH3​
(c)  CH3 -CH2 -CO -CH3
(d) CH3-CH2 -COOH
(e) CH3-CO-CH3
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Dear Student,

The given compound is propanal with formula CH3CH2CHO and its functional isomer is acetone CH3COCH3.

The correct option is 6) CH3COCH3
  • CH3CH2CHO 
Total number of hydrogen = 6
Total number of oxygen = 1
Total number of carbon = 3
 
Compound Total number of Hydrogen Total number of Carbon Total number of Oxygen
CH3 -CH2 -CH2-OH 8 3 1
 CH​3-O-CH2 -CH3​  8 3 1
CH3​ -CH2 -CO -CH3 8 4 1

CH3-CH2 -COOH
6 3 2
 CH3COCH3 6 3 1

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