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In which of the following functional groups, isomerism is not possible?
ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Options:
  • A
    Alcohols
  • B
    Aldehydes
  • C
    Alkyl halides
  • D
    Cyanides
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
Alkyl halides
Two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but different functional groups are called functional isomers. Functional isomer of alcohol is ether, aldehyde is ketone and cyanide is isocyanide. But alkyl halides do not show functional isomerism.

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