Question

Considering the given reaction, the major product among the following is:

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$Zn-Hg,HCl$ is a clemmensen reagent.
In Clemmensen reaction, the aldehyde and keto group will get reduced to hydrocarbons.
Aromatisation: n-Alkanes (C ≥ 6) on heating to 773K at 10-20 atm in presence of oxides of vanadium, molybdenum or chromium supported over alumina get aromatised to benzene and its homologues.