Which of the following is metamer of the given compound (X) ? [figure]
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Answer
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Solution
Metamers: same molecular formula and same functional group, different groups on the two sides of it
(X): C6H5-NH-CO-C6H11 = C13H17NO (amide)
(A): OHC-C6H4-NH-C6H11 — same formula but amine + aldehyde ⇒ (A) is a functional isomer
(B): C6H5-NH-CO-C6H5 = C13H11NO ⇒ (B) is not an isomer
(C): C6H11-NH-CO-C6H5 = C13H17NO, amide, groups exchanged ⇒ (C) is the metamer
(D): C6H11-NH-CO-C6H11 = C13H23NO ⇒ (D) is not an isomer
Answer: (3)