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Assertion (A) The alpha-hydrogen atom in...

Assertion (A) The `alpha`-hydrogen atom in carbonyl compounds is less acidic.
Reason (R) The anion formed after the loss of `alpha`-hydrogen atom is resonance stabilised.

A

Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation of assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.

C

Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

D

Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

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The correct Answer is:
D
The correct assertion: The a-hydrogen atom in carbonyl compounds is acidic.
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