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Compound A of molecular formula C9H7O2CI exists in keto form and predominantly in enolic form B.

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Compound A of molecular formula C9H7O2CI exists in keto form and predominantly in enolic form B. On oxidation with KMnO4, A gives m-chlorobenzoic acid. Identify and B.

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Compound A of molecular formula C9H7O2Cl exists in keto form and predominantly in enolic form B. Hence, compound A must be carbonyl compound which has α-hydrogen atom because it is enolised. Enolic form B is predominated due to H-bonding.

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