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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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What is the Wolff-Kishner reduction?
Options
A Reduction of carbonyl to methylene using hydrazine and strong base
Correct Answer
B Reduction of carbonyl to alcohol
C Oxidation of aldehyde to acid
D Reduction of nitro compounds
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Wolff-Kishner reduction (NH₂NH₂ + KOH) reduces aldehydes and ketones to alkanes (R₂C=O → R₂CH₂) under basic conditions, useful for acid-sensitive compounds.

Hint

Base-catalyzed reduction to alkane.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 638 of 1999
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