Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Enolic form of acetone has
A
8 σ,1π2 lone pairs
B
9 σ,2π1 lone pairs
C
8 σ,2π1 lone pairs
D
9 σ,1π2 lone pairs
Answer
9 σ,1π2 lone pairs
Explanation
Solution
The chemical formula ofacetone is CH3COCH3 and its enolic form is written as