MCQ
Which of the following compounds shows tautomerism
  • A
    $HCHO$
  • B
    $C{H_3}CN$
  • $C{H_3}COC{H_3}$
  • D
    $HCOOH$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$C{H_3}COC{H_3}$
c
(c) Ketones show tautomerism. They form keto and enol form

$\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}
  O \\ 
  {||} \\ 
  {C{H_3} - C - C{H_3}} 
\end{array}$ $\overset {Tautomerism} \longleftrightarrow $ $\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}
  {\,\,\,OH} \\ 
  | \\ 
  {C{H_3} - C = C{H_2}} 
\end{array}$

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