Assertion : `alpha`-hydrogen atoms in aldehydes or ketones are acidic.
Reason : Anions formed aftrt the loss of `alpha`-hydrogen atoms are stablished due to inductive effect.

Options

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.

Answer

C

Explanation

`alpha-`hydrogen atoms in aldehydes and ketones display unusual acidity. This can most easily be explained by resonance stabilization of the product carbanion.