JEE MainChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Among the following compounds, which one exhibits the maximum enol content?
Options
- APentane- 2,4 -dione
- B1,3 -Diphenylpropane- 1,3 -dione
- CEthyl 3 -oxobutanoate
- DDiethyl propanedioate
Correct answer
B. 1,3 -Diphenylpropane- 1,3 -dione
Step-by-step solution
The enol content of -dicarbonyl compounds depends on the stability of the enol form, which is enhanced by intramolecular hydrogen bonding and extended conjugation. In 1,3 -diphenylpropane- 1,3 -dione, the enol form is highly stabilized by strong intramolecular hydrogen bonding and extended conjugation over the two phenyl rings. In pentane- 2,4 -dione, the enol form is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding and conjugation, but lacks the extended conjugation provided by the phenyl rings. In ethyl 3 -oxobutano