NEET 2007
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2007
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Hydrocarbons
NEET 2007 · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons
Reduction of aldehydes and ketones into hydrocarbons using zinc...
Reduction of aldehydes and ketones into hydrocarbons using zinc amalgam and conc. is called:
Options
- ACope reduction
- BDow reduction
- CWolf-Kishner reduction
- DClemmensen reduction
Correct answer
D. Clemmensen reduction
Step-by-step solution
Related Theory In the Clemmensen reduction, underlying substance must not react to the acidic conditions. The acid sensitive base substance reacts in the Wolff-Kishner reduction that has a strong base. The reaction is not for the substances that are sensitive to acids. Caution The Clemmensen reduction involves the conversion of ketone or aldehydes into alkanes whereas the Wolff Kishner reduction involves the conversion of carbonyl groups into methylene groups