Question

The product (P) formed in the following reaction is:
 

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Hint:

The Clemmensen reduction is used to reduce carboxylic acids to their corresponding alcohols. It is particularly useful for reducing compounds that cannot be reduced by other methods.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The reaction involves the reduction of a carboxylic acid to an alcohol group with the Clemmensen reduction using zinc and mercury amalgam (Zn-Hg) in the presence of hydrochloric acid. The product formed is a reduced product where the carboxyl group (-COOH) is reduced to an alcohol (-CH2OH) group.