noun
- a type of isomerism in which two or more structural forms of a compound exist in equilibrium and can readily convert from one form to another
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Keto-enol tautomerism is one of the most common types studied in organic chemistry.
- The compound exists in tautomerism, rapidly shifting between its two forms.
- Students learned about tautomerism when studying the behavior of certain organic molecules.
- The equilibrium in tautomerism depends on factors like temperature and pH.
- Tautomerism explains why some compounds show unexpected chemical properties.
- The researcher investigated tautomerism in various nitrogen-containing compounds.