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Which two organic compounds from the following list are isomers with the molecular formula C3H6O ?
a. methoxybutane
b. propanone
c. propanal
d. butan-2-ol
e. ethylpropanoate
f. 3-methylbutanoic acid
g. pentan-3-ol
h. ethoxyethane
Ans. Two compounds are said to be isomers if they have same chemical formula but different structural formula.
As shown in figure, compounds b (propanal) and c (butan-2-ol) have the same chemical formula of C3H6O but different structural formula.
So, compounds b and c are isomers of the chemical formula C3H6O.
Correct options: b & c