When a ketone and its enol are in equilibrium, under most conditions the concentration of the enol is ________ the concentration of the ketone.
A) slightly higher than
B) equal to
C) much higher than
D) much lower than
E) exactly half of

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Under most conditions, the concentration of the enol form is much lower than that of the ketone form due to the greater stability of the ketone. Ketones typically have a more stable carbonyl group compared to the enol form, leading to a predominance of the ketone in equilibrium.

When a Ketone and Its Enol Are in Equilibrium, Under