Clemmensen reduction will convert cyclohexanone in to
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it will convert it into cyclohexane.
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Concept
The Clemmensen reduction is used for reduction of aldehydes or ketones to alkanes by using zinc amalgam and Hydrochloric acid.
Explanation
There are two mechanism of Clemmenson reduction
Carbonionic mechanism
Carbenoid mechanism
Carbanionic mechanism : This mechanism shows the direct attack of the zinc to the protonated carbon.
Carbenoid mechanism : The radical process for the reduction on zinc metal surface.
Hence Clemmensen reduction will convert cyclohexanone in to cyclohexane.
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