For most compounds with a single keto group in the molecule,equilibrium favors the keto form over the enol form of the compound.This is due largely to what?
A)The C=O bond is much stronger than the C=C bond.
B)The C=C bond is much stronger than the C=O bond.
C)The keto form can undergo intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
D)The enol form can undergo intramolecular hydrogen bonding.

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The C=O bond is much stronger than the C=C bond, making the keto form more stable and favored in equilibrium. Additionally, the keto form can undergo intramolecular hydrogen bonding, further stabilizing the molecule.

For Most Compounds with a Single Keto Group in the Molecule,equilibrium