When 3-methyl-1,3-diphenyl-2-butanone is treated with excess D2O in the presence of catalytic acid, some of its hydrogens

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When 3-methyl-1,3-diphenyl-2-butanone is treated with excess D2O in the presence of catalytic acid, some of its hydrogens are replaced by deuterium. How many? 

(a) One; 

(b) Two; 

(c) Three; 

(d) Six; 

(e) Eight.

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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