JEE Main 2026 Chemistry question

Given below are two statements: Statement I: 2,6-diethylcyclohexanone and 6-methyl-2-n-propylcyclohexanone are metamers. Statement II: 2,2,6,6-tetramethylcyclohexanone exhibits keto-enol tautomerism.

(A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C)Statement I is true but Statement II is falseCorrect
(D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer: (C)

Solution

Both compounds are C₁₀H₁₈O ketones with the same functional group but different alkyl groups on either side of the C=O, so they are

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