As a Result of Tautomerism, Some Hydroxyaldehydes Can Be Converted

question 22

Multiple Choice

As a result of tautomerism, some hydroxyaldehydes can be converted to hydroxyketones, and vice versa. Which of the following compounds represents the intermediate formed when 2-hydroxybutanal is converted through tautomerism to 1-hydroxybutanone?

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Definitions:

Family of Procreation

The family established through marriage and childbirth, as opposed to the family one is born into.

Family of Orientation

The family unit into which a person is born or adopted, predominantly influencing their early socialization and development.

Extended Family

Multiple generations of adults living with their spouses and children.

Nuclear Family

A family unit consisting of two parents and their children living together as a single household.