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Which of the following has the most acidic hydrogen ?

A

Hexane-2,3-dione

B

Hexane-2,5-dione

C

hexane-3-one

D

Hexane-2,4-dione

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Hydrogens of active methylene group (a methylene group `-CH_2-` sandwiched between two carbonly groups) are most acidic due to the strong -I effect of carbonyl groups.
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