The compound 2-hydroxypyridine, a derivative of pyridine, is in equilibrium with 2-pyridone. 2-Hydroxypyridine is aromatic. Does 2-pyridone have comparable aromatic character? Explain. N. H 2-Hydroxypyridine 2-Pyridone

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The compound 2-hydroxypyridine, a derivative of pyridine, is in equilibrium with
2-pyridone. 2-Hydroxypyridine is aromatic. Does 2-pyridone have comparable aromatic
character? Explain.
N.
H
2-Hydroxypyridine
2-Pyridone
Transcribed Image Text:The compound 2-hydroxypyridine, a derivative of pyridine, is in equilibrium with 2-pyridone. 2-Hydroxypyridine is aromatic. Does 2-pyridone have comparable aromatic character? Explain. N. H 2-Hydroxypyridine 2-Pyridone
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