Carboxylic Acids Question 130
Question: $ C_6H_5CONHCH_3 $ can be converted into $ C_6H_5CH_2NHCH_3 $ by
[AIIMS 2005]
Options:
A) $ NaBH_4 $
B) $ H_2-Pd/C $
C) $ LiAlH_4 $
D) $ Zn-Hg/HCl $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
C6H5CONHCH3 $ \underset{HCl}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Zn-Hg/}}} $ C6H5CH2NHCH3 This reaction is known as Clemmenson reduction.
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