JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of following reactions converts acetone into hydrocarbon having the same number of carbon atoms?

(A)Wolff–Kishner reactionCorrect
(B)Hofmann reaction
(C)Grignard reaction
(D)Reduction with LiAlH₄

Answer: (A)

Solution

Wolff–Kishner reduction (hydrazine/strong base, heat) reduces a ketone's C=O entirely to CH₂, removing the oxygen without altering the carbon skeleton, so acetone,

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