Theory & Defination : E.clemmensem a Danish Chemist in 1913 converted an alkane from carbonyl group hence the name Clemmensen Reduction is given.In this reaction a carbonyl compound ( aldehyde or ketone ) converted into their corresponding alkanes using metals and amalgam in concentrated Hydrochloric acid.In…

Theory and Defination : The Benzoin Condensation is a coupling reaction between two aldehydes that allows the preparation of α-hydroxyketones.The homocoupling of benzaldehyde gives the parent benzoin.The first methods were only suitable for the conversion of aromatic aldehydes. The modifications of the benzoin…