A) benzaldehyde
B) benzyl alcohol
C) ethyl benzene
D) cinnamic acid
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Zinc amalgum/conc. HCl is an important reducing agent. Its reducing reaction is called Clemmensons reduction. It reduces keto group\[\left( \text{ }\,C==O \right)\]into methylene group\[\left( \text{ }\,C{{H}_{2}} \right)\]. Hence, acetophenone gives ethyl benzene on treating with Zn-Hg/cone. \[HCl\].You need to login to perform this action.
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