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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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What is the term used for isomers that are in rapid equilibrium?
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A keto-enol tautomers
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B constitutional isomers
C conformational isomers
D cis-trans isomers
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Keto-enol tautomers are isomers that are in rapid equilibrium, differing in the position of a proton and a double bond. This is called tautomerism.

Hint

What are isomers in rapid equilibrium called?

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