I have a doubt on the Clemmensen reduction with Zn-Hg/HCl. Does it also reduce a halogen in alpha position? will the hydrolisis take place with the
H2O? I have read the reduction at some time it is also wook to reduce halogens.
[Edited on 1-7-2007 by Filemon]
[Edited on 1-7-2007 by Filemon]Filemon - 4-7-2007 at 15:09
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Originally posted by Filemon
Does it also reduce a halogen in alpha position?
[Edited on 1-7-2007 by Filemon]
Affirmative, it also reduces them.Isomeric_Fred - 4-7-2007 at 15:23
you should look into ni/al alloy (not raney nickel, an alloy). not sure if they reduce halogens, but they reduce =O functionality to methylene
compounds with ease
