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The classic Norrish Type II process.

The photoactivated 2-pentanone transfers a gamma hydrogen to oxygen and eliminates ethene.

The 2-hydroxypropene (an enol) then tautomerises to acetone.

Wayne & Wayne, Photochemistry, Oxford Chemistry Primers
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H2C=CH2
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2-Pentanone     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
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Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Decomplexation or Fragmentation
Photochemical Excitation
Tautomerism

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