An Enolate Ion

question 22

Multiple Choice

An enolate ion

• A) is a resonance hybrid.
• B) can be protonated to from the corresponding enol.
• C) can be protonated to form the keto tautomer.
• D) forms under basic conditions.
• E) All of these

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Definitions:

Cell Cycle

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