NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER SCREENING 2011

  • question_answer
    Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?

    A)  Zn-Hg with HCl

    B)  \[LiAl{{H}_{4}}\]

    C)  \[{{H}_{2}}\] and Pt as catalyst

    D)  Glycol with KOH

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The reducing agent used in Clemmensen reduction is Zn-Hg and \[HCl\].


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