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Q. Alcohols are isomeric with :

AFMCAFMC 2005Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

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Two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but different physical or chemical properties are called isomers.
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Functional isomers are compounds having same molecular formula or general formula but different functional group and different physical and chemical properties.
e.g., : Alcohols and ethers $\left( C _{n} H _{2 n}+2 O \right)$
Aldehydes and ketones $\left( C _{n} H _{2 n} O \right)$
Acids and esters $\left( C _{n} H _{2 n} O _{2}\right)$