Question

In a reaction $RCHO$ is reduced to $R{CH}_3$ using amalgamated zinc and concentrated $HCl$ and warming the solution. The reaction is known as:

• A. Meerwein-Ponndorf reaction
• B. Clemmensen's reduction
• C. Wolff-kishner reduction
• D. Schiff's reaction

Answer 1

The correct option is B Clemmensen's reduction

In a reaction $RCHO$ is reduced to $RC{H}_3$ using amalgamated zinc and concentrated $HCl$ and warming the solution. The reaction is then known as clemmensen's reaction.