Question

The appropriate
reagent for the following transformation for
oh-ch2-ch2-ch2-ch2(CH3)-c(o)-ch3 to
oh-ch2-ch2-ch2-ch(CH3)-ch2-ch3
a) zn (Hg), HCl
c) H2/Ni
b) NH ₂ NH2, OH
d) NaBH4​

Answer 1

Answer:

option (a) is correct.

Explanation:

[Zn(Hg),HCl] is reagent used in clemmensons reduction. it reduces (CO) group to CH2 group by giving 4 Nascent hydrogens.

CO--------CH2 + H2O. ( by 4 hydrogens).

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