Assertion $A$: Enol form of acetone $[CH_{3}COCH_{3}]$ exists in $< 0.1 \%$ quantity. However,the enol form of acetylacetone $[CH_{3}COCH_{2}COCH_{3}]$ exists in approximately $15 \%$ quantity.
Reason $R$: Enol form of acetylacetone is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding,which is not possible in the enol form of acetone. Choose the correct statement:

  • 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

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