Enolate functional group
Enolate functional group (C=C–O⁻ / resonance form): structure, IUPAC naming and the reactions it takes part in.
Overview
The Enolate functional group has the general structure C=C–O⁻ / resonance form. This page covers how it is written, how it is named and which reactions it takes part in.
Structure and naming
- Generic structure: C=C–O⁻ / resonance form
- Example: Acetone enolate