Which of the following has the most acidic hydrogen?

Options

A. 3-Hexanone
B. 2, 4-Hexanedione
C. 2,5-Hexanedione
D. 2, 3-Hexanedione

Answer

B

Explanation

2,4-Hexanedione `(H_3C-underset(O)underset(||)C-CH_2 -underset(O)underset(||)C-CH_2-CH_3)` has the most acidic hydrogen attached to `C^3` carbon atom.