JEE Main 2021 — Aldehydes and Ketones Question with Solution
JEE Main 2021 (24 Feb Shift 2)
Question
Which of the following reagent is suitable for the preparation of the product in the above reaction?
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Step-by-step explanation
In the given reaction, only the carbonyl group has been reduced while the carbon- carbon double bonds are unaltered.
This is possible with the help of Wolf Kishner Reduction whose reagent set is given in Opiton (C).
To reduce the carbonyl groups into alkane wolf - kischner reduction is used, without affecting the double bond.
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