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Preparation of Benzene and Homologues

Given convers...

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Given conversion can be carried out by:

A

Clemmensen reduction

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B

Wolff-Kishner reduction

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C

L i A l H_{4}

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D

N a B H_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is B Wolff-Kishner reduction

Acetal group is acid sensitive group but not a base-sensitive group. So to reduce ketone in presence of acetal Wolff-Kishner Reduction is used.
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