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ChemistryHydrocarbonMETHOD OF PREPARATION OF ALKANESMedium2 minPYQ_2023
ChemistryMediumsingle choice
The major product formed in the following reaction is
A.
B.
C.
D.
choose the correct answer from the options Given below:
Options:
Answer:
B
Solution:
The carbonyl compounds undergo Clemmenson's reduction in the presence of zinc amalgam and concentrated hydrochloric acid to form alkanes. The reagent in the Clemmenson's reduction effects the acid sensitive functional group. In the given reactant hydroxy group undergo dehydration to give alkene as shown below.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:HydrocarbonSubtopic:METHOD OF PREPARATION OF ALKANES
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2023
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