What type of isomerism do butan-1-ol and butan-2-ol show?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Positional isomerism
- Step 1: The -OH group is on a different carbon. Answer: Positional isomerism. Why not the others: Optical isomerism, Geometric isomerism and Functional group isomerism don't fit.
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