Q. Maximum enol content is in
A) [image:12_image185.emf]
B) [image:12_image186.emf]
C) [image:12_image187.emf]
D) [image:12_image188.emf]
Explanation
(b)
Keto and enol forms are inter convertable. The enol content will be maximum when enol form is stabilised by hydrogen bonding.
[image:12_image426.emf]
In acetyl acetone, the enol form is stabilised by H-bonding, hence it has more enol content than other.
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