Which of the following is correct about both compounds shown below? CH3CH 2CH2OH;CH 3
CH 2CH(OH)CH3
- They have identical physical properties
- They are structural isomers
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Their general molecular formula is the same
- They are oxidized to alkanones
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Both compounds are alkanols (presence of the -OH group). i.e Propanol and Butan-2-ol respectively. Thus they have the same general molecular formular as CnH2n+1 OH.
The correct answer is option C