Chemistry term

Enol

In one sentence

A compound containing a hydroxyl group (OH) connected directly to a carbon-carbon double bond.

A compound containing a hydroxyl group (OH) connected directly to a carbon-carbon double bond.

A chemical equilibrium between Keto and an enol(alcohol), they are said to be tautomers.

Enols yet are very important for many reactions.

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