Question: Which of the following compounds will show the maximum 'enol' content?
$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{2} \mathrm{COOC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}$
$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{2} \mathrm{COCH}_{3}$
$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{3}$
$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{2} \mathrm{CONH}_{2}$
Correct Option: , 2
Solution:
Enol content $\propto$ Acidity of active methylene hydrogens.
Maximum enol content
