Question

Assertion A: Enol form of acetone $\left[C{H}_{3}COC{H}_3\right]$ exists in $<0.1\%$ quantity. However, the enol form of the acetyl acetone $\left[C{H}_{3}COC{H}_{2}OCC{H}_3\right]$ 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.
Choose the correct statement.

• A. A is true but R is false
• B. Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
• C. A is false but R is true
• D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A