The product (P) formed in the following reaction is : O O O H O Zn–Hg HCl P Product (A) O O HO HO (B — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question
Question
The product (P) formed in the following reaction is : O O O H O Zn–Hg HCl P Product (A) O O HO HO (B) O O (C) O O O HO (D) OH HO OH
Answer: B
💡 Solution & Explanation
O O O H O HCl Hg Zn O O (Clemmenson reduction) It is reduced carbonyl compounds ( C=O ) into ( CH2 ).
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