Which of the following nitroalkane(s) do not show tautomerism ?

Primary nitroalkane

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Secondary nitroalkane

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Tertiary nitroalkane

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Tertiary nitroalkane
Nitroalkanes containing $α$ -hydrogen atoms , i.e., primary and secondary nitroalkanes shows tautomerism.

A tertiary nitroalkane does not show tautomerism as it does not contain hydrogen on the adjacent carbon atom to the nitro group.

Option C is correct.

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