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3 | 30% | 9 | Can exhibit tautomeric forms | |
Tautomeric Compound Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ENOL" which means:
- noun
- • An organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom
An example sentence would be:
- • "The enol tautomer of aldehydes and ketones can undergo keto-enol tautomerism."
- • "The enol form of a molecule is often more reactive than the keto form."
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New York Times11 Dec 1997 | Across 35 | |
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