Reduction of aldehydes and ketones into
hydrocarbons using zinc amalgam and conc. HCl
is called
(a) Cope reduction
(b) Dow reduction
(c) Wolf-Kishner reduction
(d) Clemmensen redcution
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The reaction of aldehydes and ketones with zinc amalgam (Zn/Hg alloy) in concentrated hydrochloric acid, which reduces the aldehyde or ketone to a hydrocarbon, is called Clemmensen reductio
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d = clemmensen reduction
Explanation:
It is a very good process for reduction of aldehyde and ketones , by using zinc amalgam and conc. HCl . respective alkanes are produced.✌️
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