Which of the following is an example of tautomeric isomerism?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is an example of tautomeric isomerism?
  1. Acetaldehyde and Ethanol
  2. Acetone and Propan-2-ol
  3. Keto-enol tautomerism
  4. Cis and Trans isomers

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is an example of tautomeric isomerism?
  • Step 1: Understand what tautomeric isomerism means. It refers to a type of isomerism where two compounds (tautomers) can easily convert into each other by moving a hydrogen atom and changing a double bond.
  • Step 2: Identify the common types of tautomeric isomerism. The most well-known type is keto-enol tautomerism, where a ketone (keto form) can convert to an alcohol (enol form).
  • Step 3: Recognize that in keto-enol tautomerism, the keto form has a carbonyl group (C=O) and the enol form has a hydroxyl group (C=C-OH).
  • Step 4: Conclude that if you see a question about tautomeric isomerism, keto-enol tautomerism is a classic example.
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