engineering chemistry MCQ #490

The product of the Wolff-Kishner reduction of cyclohexanone is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #490

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the Wolff-Kishner reduction of cyclohexanone is?

    • A) Cyclohexane
    • B) Cyclohexanol
    • C) Cyclohexene
    • D) Cyclohexanone oxime

    Answer: Cyclohexane

    Explanation: The Wolff-Kishner reduction involves the conversion of a ketone (cyclohexanone) to an alkane (cyclohexane) through a hydrazone intermediate, using a strong base.