Question

Assertion (A) The `alpha`-hydrogen atom in carbonyl compounds is less acidic.
Reason (R) The anion formed after the loss of `alpha`-hydrogen atom is resonance stabilised.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - d
Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement. Correct assertion is the `alpha`-hydrogen atom in carbonyl compounds is acidic in nature due to presence of electron withdrawing carbonyl group. The anion formed after loss of `alpha`-hydrogen atom is resonance stabilised.