AIPMT PRELIMS2008Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Chemistry Enolate Chemistry MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Acetophenone when reacted with a base, C₂H₅ONa, yields a stable compound which has the structure :
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The reaction of acetophenone with a base like C₂H₅ONa leads to the formation of an enolate ion, which is stabilized by resonance. The structure with the double bond and oxygen is the most stable form.
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