For the reduction of ketones to hydrocarbon, the appropriate agen… - Vidyadip

MCQ

For the reduction of ketones to hydrocarbon, the appropriate agent is

A
$HI$
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$Zn - Hg/HCl$
C
Red phosphorous
D
${H_2}S{O_4}$

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Answer

Correct option: B.

$Zn - Hg/HCl$

b
Clemmensen reduction aldehydes and ketones are reduced to the corresponding alkanes by means of amalgamated $Zn - Hg$ and $HCl$.

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