Aldehydes Ketones Question 192
Question: Which one of the following is reduced with zinc and hydrochloric acid to give the corresponding hydrocarbon
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Options:
A) Acetamide
B) Acetic acid
C) Ethyl acetate
D) Butan-2-one
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Butane 2-one will get reduced into butane when treated with Zinc and hydrochloric acid following Clemmensen reduction, whereas Zn/HCl do not reduce ester, acid, amide
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