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Propose a mechanism for both parts of the Wolff–Kishner

Chapter 12, Problem 35P

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Problem 35P

Propose a mechanism for both parts of the Wolff–Kishner reduction of cyclohexanone: the formation of the hydrazone, then the base-catalyzed reduction with evolution of nitrogen gas.

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Problem 35P

Propose a mechanism for both parts of the Wolff–Kishner reduction of cyclohexanone: the formation of the hydrazone, then the base-catalyzed reduction with evolution of nitrogen gas.

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carbonyl compounds reacts with hydrazine in the presence of base to form an alkane.

this kind of reactions are well known as wolf klshner reduction.

treatment of cyclohexane with hydrazine in presence of KOH to form cyclohexane. the reactions are as under.

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