Discussion Forum



1)

Which of the following is best method for reducing 3-bromopropanal to 1 -bromopropane


A) Wolf-Kishner reduction

B) Clemmenson reduction

C) Either (a) or (b)

D) Stephen's reduction

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

In Wolf-Kishner reduction  NH2NH2 /OH‾ is used. Br- can be replaced by OH-