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A strong base can abstract an -hydrogen from:

  1. A
    Alkane
  2. B
    Alkene
  3. C
    Amine
  4. D
    Ketone

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Ketones have -hydrogens that are relatively acidic due to the resonance stabilization of the resulting enolate ion by the carbonyl group.

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A strong base can abstract an -hydrogen from:
A
Alkane
B
Alkene
C
Amine
D
Ketone

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