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The number of alpha-hydrogen atoms in propanone, $CH X_{3} COCH X_{3}$ , is

A3
B4
C6
D2

Answer: C

Alpha-hydrogens are those on carbons directly attached to the carbonyl carbon. Both methyl groups are attached to C=O, so

2 \times 3 = 6

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