engineering chemistry MCQ #411

The Clemmensen reduction is used to reduce:

engineering chemistry MCQ #411

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Clemmensen reduction is used to reduce:

    • A) Aldehydes to primary alcohols
    • B) Ketones to alkanes
    • C) Alcohols to alkanes
    • D) Alkenes to alkanes

    Answer: Ketones to alkanes

    Explanation: Clemmensen reduction reduces ketones to alkanes using Zn(Hg) and HCl.