key term - Keto–enol tautomerism

Definition

Keto–enol tautomerism is a chemical equilibrium between a keto form (containing a carbonyl group -C=O) and an enol form (containing a hydroxyl group -OH attached to a carbon-carbon double bond) of a compound. This process involves the movement of an alpha hydrogen and the reorganization of bonding electrons, which allows the interconversion between the two forms.

Related terms

Carbonyl Group: A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom.

Alkyne:

A type of hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.

Hydration Reaction: A chemical reaction in which a molecule of water is added to a substance, often involving alkynes to produce ketones or aldehydes