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CHM 102 Carbonyl Compounds Objective Question
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Question

What is the product of the reduction of an aldehyde with Clemmensen reduction?
Options
A Primary alcohol
B Secondary alcohol
C Alkane (methyl group)
Correct Answer
D Carboxylic acid
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Clemmensen reduction (Zn(Hg)/HCl) reduces an aldehyde to an alkane: RCHO → RCH₃. Ketones give RCH₂R'.

Hint

Carbonyl to methylene.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carbonyl Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 657 of 1999
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