engineering chemistry MCQ #542

The Clemmensen reduction is used to reduce

engineering chemistry MCQ #542

  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) Carboxylic acids to aldehydes

    Answer: Ketones to alkanes

    Explanation: Clemmensen reduction involves the reduction of ketones to alkanes using Zn/Hg and HCl.