Ncert Exercises & Solutions

In the above reaction, the structure of ‘A’ and the type of isomerism shown in the final product are, respectively,:

1.	Prop-1-en-2-ol and Metamerism
2.	Prop-1-en-1-ol and Tautomerism
3.	Prop-2-en-2-ol and Geometrical isomerism
4.	Prop-1-en-2-ol and Tautomerism

Hint: Oxymercuration-Demercuration reaction

The chemical reaction is as follows:

[A] is prop-1-en-2-ol, which undergoes tautomerism to form acetone.