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Which `H` atom in the following ester is most acidic ?
`overset(1)(CH_(3))-overset(2)(CH_(2))-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-overset(3)(CH_(2))-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-O-overset(4)(CH_(2))overset(5)(CH_(3))`

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
`(overset(3) C H_2)` is most acidic due to two electron-withdrawing `(C=O)` groups.
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