Among the following,the marked proton of which compound shows the lowest $pK_{a}$ value?

  • A
    $CH_3-CH_2-COOH$ (marked $H$ on $\alpha$-carbon)
  • B
    $CH_3-CO-CH_2-CH_3$ (marked $H$ on $\alpha$-carbon)
  • C
    $C_6H_5-CH_2-CO-CH_3$ (marked $H$ on benzylic carbon)
  • D
    $C_6H_5-CH_2-COOH$ (marked $H$ on benzylic carbon)

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$C$. Tollen's reagent$III$. Anhydrous $ZnCl_2 + conc. HCl$
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