engineering chemistry MCQ #472

The compound that is formed by the Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is

engineering chemistry MCQ #472

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is formed by the Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is

    • A) Alcohol
    • B) Alkane
    • C) Aldehyde
    • D) Carboxylic acid

    Answer: Alkane

    Explanation: Clemmensen reduction involves the reduction of a ketone to an alkane using zinc amalgam and hydrochloric acid.