Question

Which of the following proves the resonance in nitro group?

• A. Both N-O bonds have equal length.
• B. Primary and secondary nitroalkanes are known to exist as tautomeric mixture of nitro form and aci-form.
• C. Both of the above
• D. Tertiary nitroalkanes are known to exist as tautomeric mixture of nitro form and aci-form.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both of the above

The statements (A) and (B) proves the resonance in nitro group.
(A) Both N-O bonds have equal length.
(B) Primary and secondary nitroalkanes are known to exist as tautomeric mixture of nitro form and aci-form.