JEE Main2012ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesActual
In the given transformation, which of the following is the most appropriate reagent?
Options
- ANH ₂ NH ₂, (-) OH
- BZn - Hg / HCl
- CNa , Liq. NH ₃
- DNaBH ₄
Correct answer
A. NH ₂ NH ₂, (-) OH
Step-by-step solution
ZnHg / HCl can't be used due to the presence of acid sensitive group i.e. OH and Na / Liq . NH ₃ and NaBH ₄ convert - CO - into - CH ( OH )-