Question

question related to tautomerism.

Answer 1

does this compound show tautomerism?\[\psi CHO\]

Answer 2

@UnkleRhaukus

Answer 3

@AravindG

Answer 4

@artofspeed @swissgirl @qwerty987

Answer 5

what is that symbol before CHO ?

Answer 6

i dont know anything about tautomerism

Answer 7

@AravindG - i think it's supposed to be a phi. then, it would represent a phenyl group.

Answer 8

Oh I see now :)

Answer 9

And, no, it wouldn't. because the alpha carbon does not have a hydrogen for the carbonyl group to gain and become an alcohol.

Answer 10

this tells me time to revise organic thoroughly :)