MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesCarbonyl Compounds-Introduction

Which of the following forms an enol to the greatest extent ? (a) (b) (c) (d)

Answer
C
Explanation

Here, the compound in the third option is a 2,4-dione compound. Aldehydes and Ketones 3 Here, the stability of the enol formed is higher due to resonance compared to the other keto forms. Also, due to possibility of intra-molecular hydrogen bonding, extra stability is obtained in this structure hence will prefer enol form more than the keto form. Therefore, the correct answer is option (c) Preparation of Aldehydes & Ketones

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