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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following statements is false about tautomers?
Options
A Tautomers are structural isomers
B Tautomers are structural isomers which exist in dynamic equilibrium
C Tautomerism involves movement of atoms
D Tautomers have independent existence
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tautomers do not have independent existence; they exist in a dynamic equilibrium with each other. The other statements are correct about tautomerism.

Hint

Do tautomers exist separately or in equilibrium?

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