JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones Question Bank Mock Test - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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    Which is the most suitable reagent for the following transformation?

    A) \[Zn(Hg)-HCl\]

    B) \[LiAi{{H}_{4}}\]

    C) \[{{N}_{2}}{{H}_{4}}/NaOH/Heat\]

    D) \[NaB{{H}_{4}}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Wolff-Kishner reduction is suitable for the reduction of carbonyls containing olefinic bonds. If clemmensen reduction is done, HCl also attacks olefinic bonds.


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