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Question
In which of the following, functional group isomerism is not possible?
Options
Alcohols
Aldehydes
Alkyl halides
Cyanides
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Solution
Alkyl halides
Explanation:
Alkyl halides do not show functional isomerism. Alcohols and ethers, aldehydes and ketones, cyanides and isocyanides are functional isomers.
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