what is an alpha hydrogen
Alpha hydrogens in an ester. Alpha hydrogens in an alkyl bromide. 1  Related terms: Î²-carbon, beta-carbon, primary hydrogen, secondary hydrogen, tertiary hydrogen, Î²-hydrogen, beta-hydrogen, Î²-elimination, Î±-helix, Î²-sheet.lpha hydrogens in an ester. Alpha hydrogens in an alkyl bromide. 1  Related terms: Î²-carbon, beta-carbon, primary hydrogen, secondary hydrogen, tertiary hydrogen, Î²-hydrogen, beta-hydrogen, Î²-elimination, Î±-helix, Î²-sheet.