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Grade 11Physical Chemistry

Name the the reagent used in the Clemmensen reduction

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12 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Anjali Ahuja
11 Years ago
Hi student
Clemmensen reduction is a chemical reaction described as a reduction of ketones (or aldehydes) to alkanes using zinc amalgam and hydrochloric acid. This reaction is named after Erik Christian Clemmensen, a chemist.261-2216_clemmenson.png
Profile image of Anjali Ahuja
11 Years ago
Hi student
Clemmensen reduction is a chemical reaction described as a reduction of ketones (or aldehydes) to alkanes using zinc amalgam and hydrochloric acid. This reaction is named after Erik Christian Clemmensen, a chemist.261-2216_clemmenson.png