Question

Assertion:$\beta$-hydrogen atom of carbonyl compounds is acidic in nature.
Reason :$\beta$-hydrogen is directly attached to carbon next to carbonyl carbon.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$ \alpha$ - hydrogen is attached to carbon next to carbonyl carbon and it is acidic in nature.