Identify the compound that exhibits tautomerism.
- ALactic acid
- B-Pentanone
- CPhenol
- D-Butene
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
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.