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does phenol shows tautomerism?

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15 Years agoGrade
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Profile image of SAGAR SINGH - IIT DELHI
15 Years ago

No it doesnt.....

Profile image of Godfrey Classic Prince
15 Years ago

Dear gokul jajoo,

No.Phenol does not show tautomerism ..

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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer15 Years ago
yes, phenol shows tautomerism . It is called space tautomerism. But its keto form is not stable because phenol is resonance stable in its enol form. Infact phenol exists 98% in enol form and nerly 2% in keto form.