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-OH weakens C=C bond of enol by electronegativity: but isn't OH e- donating?

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Hey guys,

EK mentions that the enol is less stable because C=C is weakened by the electronegativity of oxygen. However, isnt the -OH group electron donating? Why would an electron donating group then weaken the C=C bond?

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