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Identify the major product of the following reaction (Zn-Hg/HCl reduction).
Identify the major product of the following reaction (Zn-Hg/HCl reduction).
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Clemmensen reduction removes =O group converting ketone to alkane under acidic conditions.
Updated On: May 19, 2025
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Clemmensen reduction (Zn-Hg/HCl) reduces carbonyl compounds to hydrocarbons.
Here, a ketone gets reduced and OH is replaced. The end product retains Cl substituent on saturated cyclohexane ring.
Here, a ketone gets reduced and OH is replaced. The end product retains Cl substituent on saturated cyclohexane ring.
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