Two compounds [X] and [Y] are given below:

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Two compounds [X] and [Y] are given below: The relationship between [X] and [Y] is:

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(c) Enantiomers. Both are butan-2-ol. On the stereocentre, H and the ethyl carbon keep their places while OH and CH₃ swap between [X] and [Y]. One swap = inverted configuration → enantiomers → (c).

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(a) Identical

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(b) Diastereomers

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(d) Constitutional isomers

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2020 Chemistry Q97: Two compounds [X] and [Y] are given below:

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