During the Clemmensen reduction of 1 mole of propanone to propane, what is the net decrease in the molar mass of the organic compound?
Q1. During the Clemmensen reduction of 1 mole of propanone to propane, what is the net decrease in the molar mass of the organic compound?
Answer: 14 g
Explanation: Clemmensen reduction replaces =O (16) with two -H (2), a net loss of 14g/mol. 16g is tempting but ignores the added hydrogens.