Q.

The type of isomerism not possible with the molecular formula C4H10O is

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a

Functional group isomerism

b

Geometrical isomerism

c

Optical isomerism

d

Chain isomerism

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The existence of CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2OH and CH(CH3)2-CH2OH show that chain isomerism is possible for C4H10O.
Functional isomerism is possible in C4H10O as the alcohol group could shift constructively keeping the carbon chain similar.

To show geometrical it must be either be  unsaturated or cyclic.
 

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