Q20 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (11 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

The major product formed in the following reaction is
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A. Figure
B. Figure
C. Figure
D. Figure
choose the correct answer from the options Given below:

  • A
    B only
  • Correct answer
    B
    A only
  • C
    C only
  • D
    D only

Solution

The carbonyl compounds undergo Clemmenson's reduction in the presence of zinc amalgam and concentrated hydrochloric acid to form alkanes.  The reagent in the Clemmenson's reduction effects the acid sensitive functional group. In the given reactant hydroxy group undergo dehydration to give alkene as shown below.

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

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