Wolff-Kishner Reduction
November 8, 2021
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as posted by the channelHow can we reduce a ketone or aldehyde all the way to the alkane? We already learn one way, Clemmensen reduction. But what if we don't have any amalgamated zinc handy, you ask? Well there's an older way called Wolff-Kishner reduction. Hydrazine, strong base, what's not to like? Let's check out the mechanism and some applications.
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