Chapter 19, Problem 19.34P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of all aldehydes or ketones that result in the formation of $\text{1-isobutyl-4-methylbenzene}$ after application of either the Wolff-Kishner or Clemmensen reduction are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The organic reaction which is used for the preparation of an alkane from an aldehyde or ketone using reagent ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{NNH}}_{\text{2}}$ in the presence of base $\left({\text{OH}}^{-}\right)$ is called Wolff-Kishner reduction reaction. The major product of the reaction is present in maximum yield as compared to the other.

The organic reaction used for the conversion of an aldehyde or ketone to an alkane using reagent $\text{Zn}\left(\text{Hg}\right)$ in the presence of $\text{HCl}$ in concentrated form is called Clemmensen reduction reaction.