NEET2015Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2015 Chemistry Tautomerism MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The enolic form of ethyl acetoacetate as below has ______.

Question diagram
A

18 sigma bonds and 2 pi bonds

B

16 sigma bonds and 1 pi bond

C

9 sigma bonds and 2 pi bonds

D

9 sigma bonds and 1 pi bond

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The enolic form has 18 sigma bonds and 2 pi bonds due to the presence of double bonds and single bonds.

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