Reduction of aldehydes & ketones by Zn-Hg amalgam and concentrated HCl results in conversion to an alkane. This reaction is known as:
Correct answer: D. Clemmensen reduction
- A. Down Reduction
- B. Cope Reduction
- C. Wolff-Kishner Reduction
- D. Clemmensen reduction
- E. Sodium tetrahydroboride
Explanation
Clemmensen reduction is a chemical reaction used to convert carbonyl compounds (such as aldehydes and ketones) into alkanes. This reduction is typically carried out using zinc amalgam (Zn/Hg) in the presence of hydrochloric acid (HCl).
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