wolff-kishner reduction
The Wolff-Kishner reduction is a chemical reaction that converts a carbonyl compound, typically an aldehyde or ketone, into an alkane by eliminating the carbonyl group and replacing it with a hydrogen atom. This transformation is achieved through the removal of the oxygen atom using hydrazine and a strong base under high temperatures, resulting in the formation of an alkane product.
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