Question

acetone is reduced by HI in the presence of red phosphorus .reaction ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Solution

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Correct option is

B

CH

3

CH

2

CHO

HI/Red P is a strong reducing agent. It reduces alcohols, aldehydes, ketones to alkanes.

∴CH

3

CH

2

CHO

→

HI/P

CH

3

CH

2

CH

3