MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesChemical Reactions of Carbonyl compounds
Clemmensen reduction involves > C = O to > CH2 in presence of
A.Zn/Hg✓ Correct
B.Alcohol
C.Zn dust
D.Zn/alcohol
Explanation
In Clemmensen reduction reaction, reduction of carbonyl groups to alkane groups takes place. This reaction required the reagent known as zinc amalgam. Zinc amalgam is nothing but a binary solution i.e. liquid in solid solution of zinc and mercury. Therefore, the correct answer is option (a) Zn/Hg.
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