### Core Logic
A. Propanal (
CH_3CH_2CHO$CH_3CH_2CHO$) and propanone (
CH_3COCH_3$CH_3COCH_3$) have different functional groups (aldehyde vs ketone) but the same molecular formula. They are functional isomers. (Correct)
B. Ethoxyethane (
C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5$C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5$) and methoxypropane (
CH_3-O-C_3H_7$CH_3-O-C_3H_7$) differ in the alkyl chains attached to the polyvalent oxygen atom. They are metamers. (Correct)
C. But-2-ene shows geometrical
isomerism (cis-trans), but no optical
isomerism as it lacks a chiral center. (Incorrect)
D. But-1-ene and but-2-ene differ in the position of the double bond. They are position isomers, not functional isomers. (Incorrect)
E. Pentane (straight chain) and 2,2-dimethyl propane (branched chain) have the same formula
C_5H_12$C_5H_{12}$ but different carbon skeletons. They are chain isomers. (Correct)
Correct statements: A, B, and E.
### Pattern Recognition
Metamerism arises when there is a difference in the alkyl groups attached to a polyvalent functional group (e.g., -O-, -S-, -NH-, -CO-).
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques