COMEDK2020ChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
The reagent used in Clemmenson's reduction is
Options
- Aalc. KOH
- Ba q . KOH
- CZn - Hg / conc. HCl
- Dconc. H ₂ SO ₄
Correct answer
C. Zn - Hg / conc. HCl
Step-by-step solution
The reagent used in Clemmenson's reduction is Zn - Hg / conc. HCL. It is used for veduction of carhonyl group to alkanes.