When H atom of nitrous acid is replaced with an alkyl group, we obtain nitro group. In how many tautomeric forms does nitrous acid exist?

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Solution

The correct option is B 2
Nitrous acid exists in two tautomeric forms
(1) nitro form as in nitro alkanes
(2) nitrite form as in alkyl nitrite

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