Question

. Identify 'A' and 'B' in the following reaction
ANGI
OCH3 + CH3COCI
OCH3
+ CH CZ
- В
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Answer 1

Explanation:

When benzene reacts with Acetyl chloride. Acetophenone(A) will form.

When acetophenone react with Zn−Hg in presence of heat with conc. HCl, hydrocarbon will form, this process is called as Clemmensen's reduction.