engineering chemistry MCQ #493

The Clemmensen reduction is used for?

engineering chemistry MCQ #493

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Clemmensen reduction is used for?

    • A) Reducing aldehydes to primary alcohols
    • B) Reducing ketones to alkanes
    • C) Oxidizing primary alcohols to aldehydes
    • D) Reducing carboxylic acids to alcohols

    Answer: Reducing ketones to alkanes

    Explanation: The Clemmensen reduction involves the reduction of a ketone to an alkane using zinc amalgam (Zn/Hg) in hydrochloric acid, removing the carbonyl oxygen.