The reaction involving the reduction of a ketone to an alkane using zinc amalgam $(Zn-Hg)$ and concentrated hydrochloric acid $(HCl)$ is known as:

  • A
    Finkelstein reaction
  • B
    Williamson's synthesis
  • C
    Clemmensen's reduction
  • D
    Schotten-Baumann reaction

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which substance will give a positive iodoform test?

Identify the product formed in the following reaction: $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_2-CHO \xrightarrow[(ii) \ H_3O^{+}]{(i) \ LiAlH_4} \text{Product}$

When ethanal reacts with $CH_3MgBr$ and $C_2H_5OH$/dry $HCl$,the products formed are

Difficult
View Solution

Keto-enol tautomerism is observed in which of the following?

Iodoform test is not given by

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo