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Arrange in the order of stability of enol form of the compounds:

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Options:
  • A iii > ii > i
  • B i > ii > iii
  • C ii > i > iii
  • D ii > iii > i
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The correct answer is: i > ii > iii


In 1,2,3 the acidic -H order is 1,>2,>3

1, 3-Diketones are prone to exist as enols because of conjugation of the enol or enolate with the other carbonyl group, and the stability gained in forming a six-membered ring.

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