Propanone and prop-1-en-2-ol, which exist in a dynamic equilibrium, are an example of ____.

Correct answer B. tautomerism

Explanation

The two forms interconvert by migration of a hydrogen atom and shift of a double bond (keto-enol equilibrium). Readily interconvertible structural isomers of this kind are called tautomers.

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