CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    The reagent used in Clemmensens reduction is

    A)  conc. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]

    B)  \[Zn-Hg/conc.HCl\]

    C)  \[aqKOH\]

    D)   \[ale.\text{ }KOH\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In Clemmensens reduction \[Zn-Hg/conc.\]\[HCl\] is used. This method is used to convert carbonyl     compound into alkane.


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