Question: Enol and keto functional groups interconvert readily in acidic and basic solution. This reversible reaction is called a tautomerization. Complete the acid-catalyzed mechanism for the

Enol and keto functional groups interconvert readily in acidic and basic solution. This reversible reaction is called a tautomerization. Complete the acid-catalyzed mechanism for the conversion of dimethyl ketone to its enol form by drawing in the missing curved arrows. [3rd box is locked because that is the final product]

Enol and keto functional groups interconvert readily in acidic and basic solution.

This reversible reaction is called a tautomerization. Complete the acid-catalyzed mechanism for

(i) (i) Add the missing curved arrow notation. Add the missing curved arrow notation

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