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ChemistrySTRUCTURAL ISOMERISMKETO & ENOL CONTENTMedium2 minQB
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Which of following compound has keto content more than enol content :

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

For simple monoketones like butanone (C), the keto form is significantly more stable because C=O and C–H bonds are thermodynamically stronger than C=C and O–H bonds.

In (A), the enol form is phenol, which is highly preferred due to its aromaticity.

In (B) and (D) (1,3-diketones), the enol forms are highly stabilized by conjugation and intramolecular hydrogen bonding.

Therefore, only option (C) has a keto content greater than its enol content.

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