The reaction between carbonyl compound and α−bromoesters in the presence of metal Zn to give β−hydroxy ester is known as:
A
Clemmensen reduction
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B
Reformatsky reaction
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C
Wolff-Kishner reaction
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D
Grignard reaction
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Solution
The correct option is B Reformatsky reaction The reaction between the carbonyl compound and α−bromoesters in the presence of metal Zn to give β−hydroxyester is known as Reformatsky reaction