Search any question & find its solution
Question:
Answered & Verified by Expert
Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?
Options:
Solution:
1238 Upvotes
Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg}$ with HCl
The reducing agent used in Clemmensen reduction is $\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg}$ and HCl . It converts $\gt\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O}$ group into $-\mathrm{CH}_2$ group.
$\gt\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} / \mathrm{HCl}}\gt\mathrm{CH}_2$
$\gt\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} / \mathrm{HCl}}\gt\mathrm{CH}_2$
Looking for more such questions to practice?
Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.