JEE Main202429 Jan 2024Evening ShiftChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
Identify the reagents used for the following conversion
Options
- AA = LiAlH 4 , B = NaOH ( aq ) , C = NH 2 - NH 2 / KOH ethylene glycol
- BA = LiAlH 4 , B = NaOH (alc) , C = Zn / HCl
- CA = DIBAL - H , B = NaOH ( aq ) C = NH 2 - NH 2 / KOH ethylene glycol
- DA = DIBAL - H , B = NaOH ( alc ) , C = Zn / HCl
Correct answer
D. A = DIBAL - H , B = NaOH ( alc ) , C = Zn / HCl
Step-by-step solution
Diisobutylaluminum hydride (DIBAL-H) is an organoaluminum reagent typically used for the reduction esters or nitriles to aldehydes. In the second step intramolecular aldol condensation reaction takes place. Cyclization occurs if the α carbon atom and the second carbonyl carbon atom can bond to form a five- or six-membered ring. The Clemmensen reduction is a reaction that is used to reduce aldehydes or ketones to alkanes using hydrochloric acid and zinc amalgam. In the same condition, alcohol converts to alkenes.