Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Which of the following has most acidic proton :
A
\ceCH3COCH3
B
\ce(CH3)2C=CH2
C
\ceCH3COCH2COCH3
D
\ce(CH3CH)3CH.
Answer
\ceCH3COCH2COCH3
Explanation
Solution
(Aceto ester) contains two electron withdrawing groups around CH2 and this CH2 group is called active methylene group and its hydrogens are acidic.