Chemistry - Hydrocarbon Question with Solution | TestHub

Explain question :

Asking about the reagents used to reduce ketone into alkane.

Concept :

This question is based on clemmensen, Wolff-Kishner and mozingo reduction reaction.

Solution :

Ketones reduces into alkane by :

(a) Clemmensen reduction (Zn-Hg+conc.HCl)

(e) Wolff-Kishner reduction (N₂H₄+KOH)

(h) Mozingo reaction (HS–CH₂–CH₂–SH, Raney Ni/H₂)

Number of reagents used = 3

Final answer : 3