MCQ
Clemmensen's reduction will convert cyclohexanone into
  • A
    $n-$ Hexane
  • B
    Benzene
  • Cyclohexane
  • D
    Cyclohexanol

Answer

Correct option: C.
Cyclohexane
c
In Clemmensen's reduction- The carbonyl group of aldehydes and retons is reduce to $CH _2$ group on treatment with Zinc-amalgam and conc. $HCl$ Refer image,

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