Carbonyl CompoundHard
Question
The appropriate reagent for the following transformation :
is :
is :Options
A.Zn (Hg), HCl
B.NH2NH2,OH-
C.H2/Ni
D.NaBH4
Solution
Wolf- Kischner reduction (NH2NH2OH- ) is preferred over Clemmensen′s for reduction of 
group into - CH2 - to reduction avoid reduction of phenolic - OH group simultaneously.
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