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Identify the compound that exhibits tautomerismA. lactic acidB. 2-pentanoneC. phenolD. 2-butene

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Pentanone, `overset(alpha)(C)H_(3)Co overset(alpha)(C)H_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)` contains `alpha`-hydrogens on a saturated carbon and hence shows tautomerism.


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