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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