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The hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon designated by which number in $\stackrel{4}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}_3-\stackrel{3}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}_2-\stackrel{2}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}_2-\stackrel{1}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{HO}$ is most acidic.
ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (22 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $C-4$
  • B $C-2$
  • C $C-3$
  • D $C-1$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $C-2$


Hydrogen C-2 is more acidic because associated with the carbonyl group.

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