Organic Chemistry Basics 2 Question 40
40. Which of the following, has the most acidic hydrogen?
(a) 3-hexanone
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(b) 2, 4-hexanedione
(c) 2, 5-hexanedione
(d) 2, 3-hexanedione
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Solution:
- A methylene $\left(-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\right)$ with carbonyl on both side is highly acidic.
has very acidic $\mathrm{H}$.
