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Isomerism · Question 12

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1

The correct statement regarding a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon, is

  1. a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as carbonylation
  2. a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as keto-enol tautomerism
  3. a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon never equilibrates with its corresponding enol
  4. a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as aldehyde-ketone equilibration.

Answer

(2) a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as keto-enol tautomerism

Solution

An α-hydrogen of a carbonyl compound can shift to the carbonyl oxygen, with the double bond moving to the α-carbon:

R-CH2-CO-R' R-CH=C(OH)-R'

⇒ keto form ⇌ enol form, existing in rapid dynamic equilibrium.

∴ This process is known as keto-enol tautomerism.

Answer: (2)

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2

Which among the given molecules can exhibit tautomerism? [figure]

  1. III only
  2. Both I and III
  3. Both I and II
  4. Both II and III
NEET 2016 (Phase 2)
3

The possible stereo-structures of CH3CHOHCOOH, which are optically active, are called

  1. atropisomers
  2. enantiomers
  3. mesomers
  4. diastereomers
AIPMT 2015
4

In an SN1 reaction on chiral centers, there is

  1. inversion more than retention leading to partial racemisation
  2. 100% retention
  3. 100% inversion
  4. 100% racemisation
AIPMT 2015
5

The number of structural isomers possible from the molecular formula C3H9N is

  1. 5
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
AIPMT 2015
6

Given : [figure] Which of the given compounds can exhibit tautomerism?

  1. II and III
  2. I, II and III
  3. I and II
  4. I and III
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
7

Which of the following compounds will undergo racemisation when solution of KOH hydrolyses? [figure]

  1. (i) and (ii)
  2. (ii) and (iv)
  3. (iv)
  4. (i) and (iv)
AIPMT 2014
8

The order of stability of the following tautomeric compounds is [figure]

  1. II > I > III
  2. II > III > I
  3. I > II > III
  4. III > II > I
NEET 2013
9

Given: [figure] I and II are

  1. identical
  2. a pair of conformers
  3. a pair of geometrical isomers
  4. a pair of optical isomers
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
10

Number of isomeric alcohols of molecular formula C6H14O which give positive iodoform test is

  1. three
  2. four
  3. five
  4. two
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
11

Which of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism?

  1. Maleic acid
  2. -amino acids
  3. Lactic acid
  4. Tartaric acid
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)

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