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Interpretation:
Given that the compound shown, initially formed as the product in a Claisen rearrangement, is not usually isolated as it tautomerizes to its enol form. The structure of the enol is to be given and why the enol tautomer is favored is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
According to Huckel’s rule, any specie that is cyclic, planar and has (4n+2) delocalized π electrons will be
To give:
The structure of the enol formed by the tautomerization of the product of a Claisen rearrangement shown.
To explain:
Why the
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