Tautomerism

Name:
Tautomerism
Detailed information:
A type of isomerism in which migration of a hydrogen atom results in two or more structures, called tautomers. The two tautomers are in equilibrium. For example, acetoacetic ester has the properties of both an unsaturated alcohol and a ketone. The tautomers are called enol and keto.See Enol; Isomer.