The major product P of the following reaction is · ABC26OR0530
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Organic Synthesis · Topic: Organic Synthesis – General · Exam: GATE 2000-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
The major product P of the following reaction is 
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Answer
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Explanation
Li/NH₃ with t-BuOH as proton source reduces the C=C of the enone (dissolving-metal 1,4-reduction) and leaves the ketone: 2-methylcyclohexanone (c).
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