Assertion (A): Enol form of acetone [CH3COCH3] exists in < 0.1% quantity. However, the enol form of acetyl acetone…
Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Assertion (A): Enol form of acetone exists in < 0.1% quantity. However, the enol form of acetyl acetone exists in approximately 15% quantity. Reason (R): Enol form of acetylacetone is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding, which is not possible in enol form of acetone.
Choose the correct statement:
- a✓
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b
(A) is true but (R) is false.
- c
(A) is false but (R) is true.
- d
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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