metamerism

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Metamerism is shown by:

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**Metamerism** is a type of structural isomerism that arises due to the presence of different alkyl groups linked to the same polyvalent functional group.
- It is observed in **Ethers** ($R-O-R'$), Ketones ($R-CO-R'$), and Secondary Amines ($R-NH-R'$).
- **Example**: In Ethers ($C_4H_{10}O$):
- **Diethyl ether**: $C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5$
- **Methyl propyl ether**: $CH_3-O-C_3H_7$
- These two are metamers because the groups surrounding the oxygen atom differ.

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