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OpenStudy (anonymous):

At what condition will tautomerization occur?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you mean keto enol tautomerism?? If so it can occur in both acidic and basic conditions

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well, when will it occur?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Could you be more specific i did not get your question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok i mean when an enol occur and then it will tautomerize to ketone?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok so your question is you have an enol when it will form ketone?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

^^

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i know that ketone's structure lead to a more stable stage, is that all?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

An enol is only stable if it is in conjugation (like phenol) in almost all other cases enol will convert into keto form

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you! ^^

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