Use app×
QUIZARD
QUIZARD
JEE MAIN 2026 Crash Course
NEET 2026 Crash Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
0 votes
92 views
in Chemistry by (91.1k points)
closed by
Which one of the following is reduced with zine and hydrochloric acid to give the corresponding hydrocarbon?
A. Butan-2-one
B. Acetic acid
C. Acetamide
D. Ethyl acelate

1 Answer

0 votes
by (90.3k points)
selected by
 
Best answer
Correct Answer - A
`CH_(3) CH_(2) COCH_(3) overset (Zn + HCI) to CH_(3) CH_(2) CH_(3)`
This is Clenumensen reduction
image
More intensifled is + ve on C-atom more is tendecy to attack by nucleophile but due to steric hindrance this tendency decrease.

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

Categories

...