Which of the following has the most acidic hydrogen? Options: A . &nbsp3-Hexanone B . &nbsp2,4-Hexanedione C . &nbsp2,5-Hexanedione D . &nbsp2,3-Hexanedione

Which of the following has the most acidic hydrogen?

Question - Which of the following has the most acidic hydrogen?

Options:

A . 3-Hexanone

B . 2,4-Hexanedione

C . 2,5-Hexanedione

D . 2,3-Hexanedione

Answer: Option B
:
B
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Here, (b) has most acidic hydrogen. Since in (b), C-3 is directly attached with two EWG (C=O) groups which make hydrogens at C-3 most acidic.

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