NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesPractice
In the given transformation, which of the following is the most appropriate reagent?
Options
- AZn-Hg/HCl
- BNa, liq. NH 3
- CNaBH 4
- DNH 2 - NH 2 , OH -
Correct answer
D. NH 2 - NH 2 , OH -
Step-by-step solution
-OH group and alkene are acid-sensitive groups so Clemmensen reduction cannot be used and NaBH 4 reduces only.