MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #347

During the reduction of Propanone to Propane, a chemist chooses the Wolf-Kishner method. Which set of reagents is required for this specific transformation?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #347

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the reduction of Propanone to Propane, a chemist chooses the Wolf-Kishner method. Which set of reagents is required for this specific transformation?

    • A) Zn-Hg / conc. HCl
    • B) NH2NH2 / KOH
    • C) LiAlH4 / Ether
    • D) H2 / Ni catalyst

    Answer: NH2NH2 / KOH

    Explanation: Wolf-Kishner uses hydrazine/KOH to reduce ketones to alkanes. Clemmensen is the alternative but requires Zn-Hg/HCl, which is acidic, not basic.