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Answer the following questions about curcumin, a yellow pigment isolated from turmeric, a tropical perennial in the ginger family and a principal ingredient in curry powder.
a. In Chapter 11 we learned that most enols, compounds that contain a hydroxy group bonded to a
b. Explain why the enol
c. Why is curcumin colored?
d. Explain why curcumin is an antioxidant
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