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A strong base can abstract an alpha-hydr...

A strong base can abstract an `alpha`-hydrogen from

A

Ketone

B

Alkane

C

Alkene

D

Ammine.

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The correct Answer is:
A
`alpha`-Hydrogens of ketones are acidic and hence can be extracted by a strong base.
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