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AIPMT PRELIMS2011Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?

A

H₂ and Pt as catalyst

B

Glycol with KOH

C

Zn⁻Hg with HCl

D

LiAlH₄

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Clemmensen reduction involves the reduction of ketones to alkanes using zinc amalgam and hydrochloric acid.

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