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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

Which will have strong enolic content
CH3COCH2COCH3
or
CH3COCH2CONH2

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7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer7 Years ago
Dear student,
The first compound has more enol content. This is because the keto is more electron withdrawing than the amide.