It has been found that $\beta$-dicarbonyl compounds have a greater concentration of the enol form over the keto form. This can be explained by:

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Both A and B are true. The conjugation of the C=C double bond with the carbonyl group stabilizes the enol form, making it more favorable. Moreover, the -OH group in the enol can hydrogen bond to the oxygen of the carbonyl group, which further stabilizes the enol form.

It Has Been Found That β\betaβ -Dicarbonyl Compounds Have a Greater Concentration of the Enol Form

It Has Been Found That $\beta$ -Dicarbonyl Compounds Have a Greater Concentration of the Enol Form