Since in the tautomerisation, the para isomer is in conjugation, so the transfer of proton should not be affected with the position.
That is both para and ortho are in conjugation, so the distance should not be an issue here. What do you say?
I'm having a question which is like:-
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct when an alkaline solution of phenol is refluxed with chloroform at 60 degree celsius?
(a) Dichloro carbene is formed as an intermediate.
(b) Ortho isomer is the major product.
(c) Intramolecular proton transfer takes place.
(d) Intramolecular hydride transfer takes place.
The answer given is (a),(c)
According to you, then the answer should be (a),(b) and (c). Please explain the deviation.
Please answer