Q11 / 120 · VITEEE 2018 · Chemistry

Which of the following is best method for reducing 3 -bromopropanal to 1 -bromopropane-

A
Wolf-Kishner reduction
Correct answer
B
Clemmenson reduction
C
Either (a) or (b)
D
Stephen's reduction

Solution

In Wolf-Kishner reduction $\mathrm{NH}_{2} \mathrm{NH}_{2} / \mathrm{O} \overline{\mathrm{H}}$ is used. $\mathrm{Br}^{-}$can be replaced by $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$.

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

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