Recall from Section 7.9 that most ketones and aldehydes exist primarily in their keto form, as shown in Table 7-1. Propanedial, however, exists primarily (>99%) in its enol form. Explain why. Hint: Examine its structure in the enol form. H H. Propanedial

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Draw the mechanism for the conversion of propanedial (see Problem 7.43) in its keto form to its enol form under basic and acidic conditions. Do the same for the conversion from the enol form to the keto form.

Recall from Section 7.9 that most ketones and aldehydes exist primarily in their keto form,
as shown in Table 7-1. Propanedial, however, exists primarily (>99%) in its enol form.
Explain why. Hint: Examine its structure in the enol form.
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H.
Propanedial
Transcribed Image Text:Recall from Section 7.9 that most ketones and aldehydes exist primarily in their keto form, as shown in Table 7-1. Propanedial, however, exists primarily (>99%) in its enol form. Explain why. Hint: Examine its structure in the enol form. H H. Propanedial
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