MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesChemical Reactions of Carbonyl compounds

Wolff-Kishner reduction is :

A.reduction of carbonyl compounds into hydrocarbons✓ Correct

B.reduction of carbonyl compounds into alcohols

C.reduction of nitrobenzene into aniline

D.reduction of carbohydrates into alcohols

Explanation

Wolff-Kishner is one of the method in which the aldehydes or ketones are converted into alkanes or hydrocarbons. This reaction takes place in the presence of hydrazine and potassium hydroxide. The reaction is given below:

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