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Assertion A : Enol form of acetone [CH3COCH3 ] exists in < 0.1% quantity. However, the enol form of acetyl acetone [CH3COCH2COCH3 ] exists in approximately 15% quantity. Reason R : enol form of acetyl acetone is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding, which is not possible in enol form of acetone.

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a

A is false but R is true

b

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

c

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

d

A is true but R is false

answer is B.

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Enol form of acetoacetate can undergo intra molecular hydrogen bonding and form a cyclic molecule which possess less energy and more stability.
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Assertion A : Enol form of acetone [CH3COCH3 ] exists in < 0.1% quantity. However, the enol form of acetyl acetone [CH3COCH2COCH3 ] exists in approximately 15% quantity. Reason R : enol form of acetyl acetone is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding, which is not possible in enol form of acetone.