JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion \(A\) and the other is labelled as Reason \(R\).

- A Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true but \(R\) is NOT the correct explanation of \(A\).
- B \(A\) is true but \(R\) is false.
- C \(A\) is false but \(R\) is true.
- D Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A.\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) \(A\) is false but \(R\) is true.
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Wolff-Kishner reduction is not suitable for base sensitive group.
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