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Identify the compound that exhibits tautomerism.

  1. A
    Lactic acid
  2. B
    -Pentanone
  3. C
    Phenol
  4. D
    -Butene

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Tautomerism (Keto-enol) occurs in compounds having an -hydrogen atom adjacent to a carbonyl group (). -Pentanone () has -hydrogens and can exist in enol form.Note: Phenol also exists in keto-enol equilibrium but the enol is highly stable.

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Identify the compound that exhibits tautomerism.
A
Lactic acid
B
-Pentanone
C
Phenol
D
-Butene

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