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Which alpha Hydrogens are more acidic?

Why is the alpha hydrogen of a acetoacetic ester less acidic than the alpha hydrogen of 1,3 diketone ? I was under the impression that acetoacetic ester has more resonance structures so it more acidic. Please explain.

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