Which of the Following Statements Explains the Ketone-Enol Equilibrium Shown $\pi$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements explains the ketone-enol equilibrium shown below?

• A) simple enols are more stable
• B) the enol tautomer is stabilized by the conjugated \(\pi\) system
• C) the enol tautomer is stabilized by the intramolecular hydrogen bonding
• D) the diketone is less coplanar
• E) both B & C

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