In the presence of a base alpha-hydrogens to carbonyl functional group can be abstracted very easily to yield a carbanion Chemistry of Enolates and Enols – Acidity of Alpha-Hydrogens Post author:Akul Mehta Post published:February 13, 2011 Post category:Notes/Organic Chemistry Continue ReadingChemistry of Enolates and Enols – Acidity of Alpha-Hydrogens