MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesCarbonyl Compounds-Introduction

A strong base can abstract an alpha-hydrogen from

A.amide

B.amine

C.ketone✓ Correct

D.alkane

Explanation

Aldehydes and ketones react very easily with base to give alpha hydrogen atom. This is due to the fact that, both aldehydes and ketones are strong electron withdrawing groups. So, ketone is the correct answer.

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