Q. Which of the following nitroalkane will not show tautomerism?

A) $CH_{3}CH_{2}CH_{2}CH_{2}NO_{2}$
B) $CH_{3} - CH - CH_{2}NO_{2}$ | $CH_{3}$
C) $CH_{3}CH - CH_{2}CH_{3}$ | $NO_{2}$
D) [image:9_image105.emf]
Explanation

(d)
[image:9_image252.emf] has no $\alpha$-hydrogen. Hence, it will not show tautomerism

Dr. Abubacker
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