Enol structures of nona-2,8-dione
Below are shown the structures of the original diketone and its two enol structures, together with their electrostatic surfaces. One will cyclize to form an eight-membered ring, the other a six-membered ring.
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Enol to cyclize through an eight-membered ring |
Original diketone (nona-2,8-dione) |
Enol to cyclize through a six-membered ring |
(Red represents areas which are electron rich, blue represents areas that are electron poor)
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