Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
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Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 21.2, Problem 6P
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The hydrogen atom that is the most acidic in each of the compound is to be identified. The chemical equation for the proton-transfer reaction of each compound with hydroxide ion is to be stated. Also, in the chemical equation, the acid, conjugate acid, base, and conjugate base are to be labeled.

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Enol refers to an intermediate structure that consists of an alkene group connected with a hydroxyl group at one end of its double bond.

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Enols are seen as an alkene with a powerful electron donating substituent. They are even more reactive as compared to a simple alkene due to the presence of the hydroxyl group.

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The formation of enol occurs if a molecule contains protons on its α carbon atom that is found to be most acidic in nature. The extraction of protons takes place from the α carbon atom of molecule to form an enol.

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