This question contains two statements: Statement 1 and Statement 2. This question has four alternative choices, only one of which is the correct answer.
Statement 1: The `alpha`-hydrogen atom in carbonyl compounds is basic.
Statement 1: The anion formed after the loss of `alpha`-hydrogen atom from carbonyl compound is resonance stabilised.

Options

A. Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is Correct explanation for Statement 1.
B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement 1.
C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False.
D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.

Answer

D

Explanation

The `alpha`-hydrogen atom in carbonyl compounds is acidic.