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Compound A of molecular formula C9H7O2Cl exists in keto form and predominantly in enolic form B. On oxidation with KMnO4, A gives m-chlorobcnzoic acid. Identify A and B.
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Solution:
Compound A of molecular formula C9H7O2Cl exist in keto and predominantly in enolic form B. Hence, A must be a carbonyl compound which contain α−H. Enolic forms of B predominates because of presence of intramolecular H-bonding.