Which of the Following Reagents Will Quantitatively Convert an Enolizable

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reagents will quantitatively convert an enolizable ketone to its enolate salt?

• A) lithium hydroxide
• B) lithium diisopropylamide
• C) methyllithium
• D) diethylamine
• E) pyridine

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