A) propane
B) propene
C) propanol
D) propyne
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Clemmensens reduction involves the reduction of aldehydes and ketones with zinc-amalgam and con. \[HCl\] to produce alkane. \[\underset{Acetone}{\mathop{C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}}}\,\xrightarrow[conc.\,HCl]{Zn+Hg}\underset{\text{Propane}}{\mathop{C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{3}}}}\,\]You need to login to perform this action.
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