Q24 / 120 · VITEEE 2015 · Chemistry

In keto-enol tautomerism of dicarbonyl compounds; the enol-form is preferred in contrast to the keto-form, this is due to

  • A
    presence of carbonyl group on each side of $-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-$ group
  • Correct answer
    B
    resonance stabilisation of enol form
  • C
    presence of methylene group
  • D
    rapid chemical exchange

Solution

Resonance stabilisation of enol form is Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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