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What is tautomerism?
What is tautomerism?
- Isomerism in which the isomers have different molecular formulas
- Isomerism in which the isomers are not in equilibrium
- Isomerism in which the isomers exist in equilibrium and rapidly interconvert (correct)
- Isomerism in which the isomers have identical chemical properties
Which factor contributes to tautomerism?
Which factor contributes to tautomerism?
- Absence of double bonds
- High molecular weight
- Presence of hydrogen bond (correct)
- Low temperature
What distinguishes tautomers from each other?
What distinguishes tautomers from each other?
- The presence of functional groups
- The position of a hydrogen atom and a double bond (correct)
- The number of carbon atoms in the molecule
- The molecular weight
