Single Choice

Identify the compound that exhibits tautomerism:

A2-butene
BLactic acid
C2-Pentanone
Correct Answer
DPhenol

Solution

Tautomers are constitutional isomers of organic compounds that readily interconvert by a chemical reaction called tautomerization. $$2-Pentanone$$ exhibits keto-enol form and hence, shows tautomerism.

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