Q52 / 180 · COMEDK 2020 · Chemistry

The reagent used in Clemmenson's reduction is

  • A
    alc. $\mathrm{KOH}$
  • B
    $a q . \mathrm{KOH}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} /$ conc. HCl
  • D
    conc. $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$

Solution

The reagent used in Clemmenson's reduction is $\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} /$ conc. HCL. It is used for veduction of carhonyl group to alkanes.

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

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