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Published on: August 13, 2026
Assertion A: Enol form of acetone 
exists in 
quantity.
However, the enol form of acetyl acetone 
exists in approximately 
quantity.
Reason 
enol form of acetyl acetone is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding,
which is not possible in enol form of acetone. Choose the correct statement:
A
is false but 
is true B
Both 
and 
are true and 
is the correct explanation of 
and are true and is the correct explanation of C
Both 
and 
are true but 
is not the correct explanation of 
and are true but is not the correct explanation of D
is true but 
is false
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
enol from of acetone is very less 
enol from (more than 
)
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