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The compound which can show tautomerism

A

`CH_(3)CH_(2)-NO_(2)`

B

`CH_(3)-underset(O)underset(||)C-NH_(2)`

C

`CH_(3)-underset(O)underset(||)C-CH_(3)`

D

All of these

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To determine which compound can show tautomerism, we need to analyze the given compounds. Tautomerism is a type of isomerism where compounds can readily interconvert between two forms, typically involving the relocation of a hydrogen atom and a shift in a double bond. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: - The first compound is CH3-CH(NO2)-H (a nitro compound). - The second compound is not specified in the transcript, but we will consider it later. - The third compound is also not specified but is implied to be related to the first compound. 2. **Analyze the First Compound**: - The structure CH3-CH(NO2)-H has a nitro group (NO2) attached to a carbon atom that also has a hydrogen atom. - The presence of the nitro group can facilitate tautomerism due to its ability to stabilize a negative charge. 3. **Tautomerism Mechanism**: - In the presence of the nitro group, a hydrogen atom can shift from the carbon to the oxygen of the nitro group, resulting in a resonance structure. - This shift creates a new compound where the hydrogen is now bonded to the oxygen, and a double bond is formed between the carbon and the nitrogen. 4. **Identify the Forms**: - The original form is known as the keto form (with the carbon-nitrogen double bond). - The new form after tautomerism is known as the enol form (with the hydrogen now on the oxygen). 5. **Conclusion**: - The compound CH3-CH(NO2)-H can show tautomerism because it can interconvert between its keto and enol forms. ### Final Answer: The compound that can show tautomerism is CH3-CH(NO2)-H.
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    D
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