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A strong base can abstract an α-hydrogen from:

1. (a) alkene
2. (b) amine
3. (c) ketone
4. (d) alkane

Correct answer: (c) ketone

Solution

A strong base can abstract an α-hydrogen from a ketone because the α-hydrogen is acidic due to the resonance stabilization of the resulting enolate ion.

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