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What is an alpha hydrogen
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An alpha hydrogen is a hydrogen atom directly bonded to the carbon atom adjacent to a functional group, like a carbonyl group (C=O) or a double bond. They are particularly important in organic chemistry because they are often involved in reactions like enolization and aldol condensation.
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