3) Which structure is an intermediate in the base-catalyzed tautomerization of the below enol to its keto form? a) HⓇH you b) O-H y c) d)

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Which structure is an intermediate in the base catalyzed tautomerization of the below enol to its keto form? The correct answer is C but please explain why.

3) Which structure is an intermediate in the base-catalyzed
tautomerization of the below enol to its keto form?
a)
HⓇH
you
b)
O-H
y
c)
d)
Transcribed Image Text:3) Which structure is an intermediate in the base-catalyzed tautomerization of the below enol to its keto form? a) HⓇH you b) O-H y c) d)
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