Are CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 & CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 Metamers?

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The compounds CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and CH3-CH-CH2-NH2 are confirmed to be metamers. Metamers are defined as compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of alkyl groups around a functional group, in this case, the amine group. The discussion establishes that the presence of different alkyl groups on either side of the amine confirms their classification as metamers. This conclusion is supported by the definition sourced from Wikipedia.

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The given compounds are:

CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-NH2

CH3-CH-CH2-NH2
...|
...CH3

Are these two metamers ??

I think that they are. Because if two different alkyl groups are attached on either side of a particular group (Which is amine in this case) , they are metamers.
 
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Well, whatg is the definition of "metamer". Do these satisfy that definition?
 


HallsofIvy said:
Well, whatg is the definition of "metamer". Do these satisfy that definition?

I think so! I consulted wiki.
 

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