AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons
The reagent used in the Wolff-Kishner reduction is
- A \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{NH}_2 / \mathrm{KOH}\)
- B \(\mathrm{H}_2 / \mathrm{Ni}\)
- C \(\mathrm{Sn} / \mathrm{HCl}\)
- D \(\mathrm{LiAlH}_4\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{NH}_2 / \mathrm{KOH}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Wolff-Kishner reduction is done by heating the carbonyl compound with a mixture of hydrazine and \(\mathrm{KOH}\) in the presence of ethylene glycol.
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