JEE PYQ: Aldehydes And Ketones Question 6
Question 6 - 2021 (24 Feb Shift 2)
Which of the following reagent is suitable for the Wolff-Kishner type reduction shown?
(1). (Red P + $\text{Cl}_2$)
(2). ($\text{NH}_2\text{-NH}_2 / \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{ONa}$)
(3). ($\text{Ni/H}_2$)
(4). ($\text{NaBH}_4$)
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Answer: (2)
Solution
Wolff-Kishner reduction converts $\text{C=O}$ to $\text{CH}_2$ using hydrazine ($\text{NH}_2\text{-NH}_2$) and strong base ($\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{ONa}$).
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