Seth, who is single, has compensation income of $$77,000$ in $2023.$ He is an active participant in his employer's qualified retirement plan. Seth contributes $$6,500$ to a traditional IRA. Of the $$6,500$ contribution, how much can he deduct?

a$)$ $$3,900$

b$)$ $$0$

c$)$ $$2,600$

d$)$ $$6,500$