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JAMB Chemistry 2012 Question 42

Question 42

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

The isomers of C3H8O are

  1. A.1 - propanol and 2 - propanol
  2. B.1 - propanol and 1 - propanal
  3. C.2 - propanol and 2 - propanone
  4. D.2 - propanol and 1 - propanal.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (1 - propanol and 2 - propanol)

Explanation

Propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol both have the formula C3H8O; propanal and propanone are C3H6O.