Question 14
Alkanals and AlkanonesWhich of the following are structural isomers?
- A.Propanoic acid and propan-1, 2-diol
- B.Propanal and propanone
- C.Ethanoic acid and propanoic acid
- D.Ethan-1, 2-diol and ethanoic acid
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Propanal and propanone)
Explanation
Propanal (CH3CH2CHO) and propanone (CH3COCH3) both have the formula C3H6O but different structures.