AP EAMCET201822 Apr 2018Evening ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
The hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon designated by which number in 4 C H ₃- 3 C H ₂- 2 C H ₂- 1 C HO is most acidic.
Options
- AC-4
- BC-2
- CC-3
- DC-1
Correct answer
B. C-2
Step-by-step solution
Hydrogen C-2 is more acidic because associated with the carbonyl group.