For Most Compounds with a Single Keto Group in the Molecule,equilibrium

question 17

Multiple Choice

For most compounds with a single keto group in the molecule,equilibrium favors the keto form over the enol form of the compound.This is due largely to what?

• A)The C=O bond is much stronger than the C=C bond.
• B)The C=C bond is much stronger than the C=O bond.
• C)The keto form can undergo intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
• D)The enol form can undergo intramolecular hydrogen bonding.