Consider the two resonance forms of an enolate, and the curved arrow notation showing movement of electrons. Predict the approximate contribution of each resonance structure to the overall resonance hybrid as a ratio of I:lI. A) 75:25 B) 50:50 CH2 CH2 C) 25:75

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Consider the two resonance forms of an enolate, and the curved arrow notation
showing movement of electrons. Predict the approximate contribution of each
resonance structure to the overall resonance hybrid as a ratio of I:ll.
A) 75:25
:0:
B) 50:50
CH2
R
CH2
C) 25:75
II
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the two resonance forms of an enolate, and the curved arrow notation showing movement of electrons. Predict the approximate contribution of each resonance structure to the overall resonance hybrid as a ratio of I:ll. A) 75:25 :0: B) 50:50 CH2 R CH2 C) 25:75 II
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