Do ketones show metamerism? If yes then how? If no then why not?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around whether ketones exhibit metamerism, a type of isomerism. Participants explore the definitions and implications of metamerism in relation to ketones, including potential examples and the clarity of the terminology used.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the definition of metamerism and whether it applies to ketones, with one participant questioning if it is synonymous with isomerism.
  • One participant asserts that ketones do show metamerism, explaining that it involves compounds with the same molecular formula and functional group but different alkyl chains around the functional group.
  • Another participant reiterates the claim that ketones exhibit metamerism, providing a similar explanation as the previous participant.
  • Some participants mention their familiarity with the term "metamerism" in different contexts, such as color and body segmentation, indicating a potential misunderstanding or broader application of the term.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on whether ketones show metamerism. Some participants argue in favor of the idea, while others question the clarity of the term and its application to ketones.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights a lack of clarity regarding the definition of metamerism and its specific application to ketones, with some participants referencing different contexts in which the term is used.

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Please post this type of questions in the HW section using the template.
actually my teacher told ketones don't but certain sites tel that they do...but few sites say that they dont? what's correct??
 
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By "metamerism" do you mean "isomerism"?

If so, this is a poorly defined question. There is only one butanone, but several pentanones.
 
Yes metamerism is shown by ketones.
The reason behind this is metamerism that is one type of isomerism in which compounds have same same molecular formula and functional group but different alkyl chains around the functional group . So ketone ether and also amine can show metamerism
 
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Mohit656 said:
Yes metamerism is shown by ketones.
The reason behind this is metamerism that is one type of isomerism in which compounds have same same molecular formula and functional group but different alkyl chains around the functional group . So ketone ether and also amine can show metamerism
I have only heard of of this term applied to colour.
Thanks
 
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pinball1970 said:
I have only heard of of this term applied to colour.

Interesting!
I have only heard of it applied to body segmentation.
 
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