Which one among the following compounds will most readily be dehydrated under acidic condition?

  • A
    $5-$hydroxyhexan$-3-$one
  • B
    $4-$hydroxyhexan$-3-$one
  • C
    $3-$hydroxyhexan$-2-$one
  • D
    $4-$hydroxyhexan$-2-$one

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