Highest enol content will be shown by:
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Answer
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Solution
Enol content is highest when the enol form is specially stabilised — here it becomes aromatic:
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∵ the enol of (B) is 1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene (phloroglucinol), a benzene ring (6π) ⇒ almost 100 % enol
(A): enol only conjugated with one C=O ⇒ (A) much less
(C): 1,4-C=O groups not conjugated ⇒ (C) least
(D): enol conjugated but not aromatic ⇒ (D) less
Answer: (2)