AP EAPCET 04-Jul-2022 Shift 2 Paper

(c) Zn−Hg∕HCl is used to reduce carbonyl compounds to alkane. This reaction is called Clemmenson reduction. But in presence of basic groups like −OH,−NH2 etc. side reaction also takes place. In this case substitution of alcoholic group by Cl⊖ will take place.