In the above chemical reaction, intermediate ''X'' and reagent/condition ''A'' are :

Assertion A : Enol form of acetone [CH₃COCH₃] exists in < 0.1% quantity. However, the enol form of acetyl acetone [CH₃COCH₂OCCH₃] 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 :

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The E^o value for Ce⁴⁺ / Ce³⁺ is + 1.74 V.

Statement II : Ce is more stable in Ce⁴⁺ state than Ce³⁺ state.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

In chromotography technique, the purification of compound is independent of :