AIPMT MAIN2008Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Chemistry Acidity of α-Hydrogens MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A strong base can abstract an α-hydrogen from
A
Alkane
B
Alkene
C
Amine
D
Ketone
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Ketones have acidic α-hydrogens due to the resonance stabilization of the resulting enolate ion, making them more susceptible to abstraction by a strong base.
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