NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Which of the following pairs of molecules represents metamers?
Options
- APropan-1-amine and propan-2-amine
- BN-ethylethanamine and N-methylpropan-1-amine
- CButan-1-amine and 2-methylpropan-1-amine
- DN-methylethanamine and propan-1-amine
Correct answer
B. N-ethylethanamine and N-methylpropan-1-amine
Step-by-step solution
Metamerism arises due to different alkyl chains on either side of a polyvalent functional group. Propan-1-amine and propan-2-amine differ in the position of the - NH ₂ group, making them position isomers. Butan-1-amine and 2-methylpropan-1-amine have different carbon skeletons, making them chain isomers. N-methylethanamine is a secondary amine, while propan-1-amine is a primary amine. They have different functional groups (secondary vs primary amine) and are functional isomers. N-ethylethanamine ( CH ₃ CH ₂- NH - C