What is the correct order of equilibrium enol content of the following compounds?I CH3COCH3II CH3COCH2COCH3III CH3COCH2COCH3IV CH3COCH2COH
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a
I > II > III > IV
b
III > IV > II > I
c
IV > II > III > I
d
I > IV > III > II
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
A 1, 3-diketo compound forms more stable enol than a monocarbonyls. Also ester group forms less stable enol than carbonyls. Hence, III, a 1, 3-diketone forms highest enol content while I (monocarbonyl) forms least enol content at equilibrium.