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Which among the following compounds will give maximum enol content in solution?

A

`C_(6)H_(5)-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-CH_(3)`

B

`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-CH_(3)`

C

`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-CH_(2)-CH_(2)CH_(3)`

D

`CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-CH_(2)-COOC_(2)H_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
The compound must possess only keto group in order to shown enol form
The compound `CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C )-CH_(2)-COOC_(2)H_(5)` contains keto group alongwith ester group which favours the enol formation by this keto group
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