STANDARDChemistry-Aldehydes and Ketones
STANDARD Chemistry Reduction Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Hydrocarbons are formed when aldehydes and ketones are reacted with amalgamated zinc and conc. HCl. The reaction is called
A
Cannizzaro reaction
B
Clemmensen reduction
C
Rosenmund reduction
D
Wolff-Kishner reduction
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The Clemmensen reduction involves the reduction of aldehydes or ketones to hydrocarbons using zinc amalgam and concentrated hydrochloric acid.
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