Q. Tautomerism is not exhibited by

A) [image:12_image102.emf]
B) [image:12_image103.emf]
C) [image:12_image104.emf]
D) [image:12_image105.emf]
Explanation

(a)
For keto-enol isomerism a compound should have at least one $\alpha$-hydrogen atom with respect to ketone group or in other words for tautomerism presence of $\alpha -$hydrogen atom is essential.
[image:12_image353.emf] does not exhibited.
tautomerism due to absence of $\alpha$-hydroegn atom.

Dr. Abubacker
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