engineering chemistry MCQ #548

engineering chemistry MCQ #548

1. Question 1

   Q1. The Wolff-Kishner reduction involves

   • A) Reduction of ketones to alkanes
   • B) Oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids
   • C) Reduction of carboxylic acids to aldehydes
   • D) Oxidation of ketones

   Answer: Reduction of ketones to alkanes

   Explanation: The Wolff-Kishner reduction is used to reduce ketones to alkanes using hydrazine and a strong base.