Q15 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (11 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Figurecan be subjected to Wolff-Kishner reduction to give Figure
Reason R: Wolff-Kishner reduction is used to convert Figure into Figure
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A
    A is true but R is false
  • Correct answer
    B
    A is false but R is true
  • C
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • D
    Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Solution

The reagent hydrazine in alkaline medium is used in the Wolff-Kishner reduction reaction. In this reaction aldehydes and ketone converts to respective alkanes.

Figure

This reaction is not good for base sensitive groups in the carbonyl compounds.  The following chloro carbonyl compound give alkene as elimination reaction expected in basic medium.

 Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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