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Assertion (A): Pentane-2,4-dione has a much higher enol content than propanone. Reason (R): The enol of pentane-2,4-dione is stabilised by conjugation of with and by intramolecular hydrogen bonding.

  1. ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. CA is true but R is false
  4. DA is false but R is true

Answer: A

Both statements are true. The propanone enol has an isolated and no hydrogen bond. The diketone enol, , has conjugation and a six-membered chelate ring through . These two factors cause the high enol content, so R explains A.
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