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Question from: Chemistry

The isomers of C3H8O are

A)  

1‑propanol and 2‑propanol

B)  

1‑propanol and 1‑propanol

C)  

2‑propanol and 2‑propanone

D)  

2‑propanol and 1‑propanol

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Correct answer: 1-propanol and 2-propanol (Option A)

Explanation: The molecular formula C3H8O fits the two alcohol isomers of propanol:

  • 1-propanol (CH3CH2CH2OH) and 2-propanol (CH3CHOHCH3) have the same formula but differ by the position of the hydroxyl group, so they are structural (position) isomers.
  • 1-propanol and 2-propanolCorrect.
  • 1-propanol and 1-propanol — Same compound listed twice; not a pair of isomers.
  • 2-propanol and 2-propanone — 2-propanone (acetone) has formula C3H6O, not C3H8O.
  • 2-propanol and 1-propanol — This is the same pair as Option A; if forced to pick one, choose A.

Note: Another constitutional isomer of C3H8O is the ether methoxyethane (CH3OCH2CH3), but it is not among the options.

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