Enol and keto functional groups interconvert readily in acidic and basic solution. This reversible reaction is...

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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. .н Нас Нас, Нас н H. н н Both lone pairs remain on the oxygen. Where is there another pair of electrons to attack the acid? 1L 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. .н Нас Нас, Нас н H. н н Both lone pairs remain on the oxygen. Where is there another pair of electrons to attack the acid? 1L

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