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Enols/Enolates, Aldol + Condensations, Imines + Enamines, Amines
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Ketone/Enol tautomerization is ___ catalyzed
acid (H3O+) or base (-OH)
Acid Catalyzed enol/ketone tautomerization mechanism

Base Catalyzed enol/ketone tautomerization mechanism

Enolate structure and properties
deprotonated version of an enol
can attack from the oxygen or carbon position

When unsymmetrical ketones tautomerize to enols, which types of enols are favored?
the more substituted enol
Ketone vs Enol preference
usually ketone is favored unless hydrogen bonding can occur (diketone) or connected group is aromatic in enol form


Ketone → Enolate


Ketone → Enolate


Ketone → Enolate
