Q. Identify the compound that exhibits tautomerism
A) 2-butene
B) Lactic acid
C) 2-pentanone
D) Phenol
Explanation
(c)
O OH
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$CH_{2}CH_{2} - CH_{2} - C - CH_{3} \rightleftharpoons CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2} - C = CH_{2}$
ketoform enol form
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