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Count the distinct enol forms of the compound shown, counting E and Z geometrical isomers separately. How many are there?

  1. A1
  2. B2
  3. C3
  4. D4

Answer: B

The compound shown is pentan-3-one. Both alpha carbons are equivalent CH groups, so there is only one constitutional enol, . Its C=C carries different groups at each end, so it exists as E and Z isomers, giving 2 enol forms in total.
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