Isomerism in Alcohols
Isomerism in Alcohols: Overview
In this topic, we will learn about isomerism. It sheds light on the different types of isomerism exhibited by alcohols. It also discusses stereoisomers and geometrical, conformational and optical isomerism.
Important Questions on Isomerism in Alcohols
How many functional isomers are possible for the above compound?

Which type of alcohol can exhibit chain isomerism?

Which of the following alcohol is chiral in nature?

Calculate the total number of structural isomers of alcohol () in molecular formula .

is a monohydric alcohol. How many isomers of this alcohol are possible? How many of these contain chiral centres as well as can exhibit enantiomerism?

List – 1 | List – 2 |
Dimethyl ether, ethyl alcohol | Position isomers |
Acetaldehyde, Acetone | Metamers |
2-Pentanone, 3-Pentanone | Functional isomers |
n-Propyl alcohol, Isopropyl alcohol | Chain isomers |
Non isomers |
The correct match is

Which one of the following compounds is an isomer of 1-butanol

Which of the following is isomer of isopropyl alcohol:

Among the following compounds, the one which is not isomeric with -pentyl alcohol is

The number of isomeric pentyl alcohols possible are

How many total isomers (constitutional and stereo) are there for alcohols with the molecular formula ?

Total number of isomeric alcohols with formula C4H10O is/are:
