The reaction, benzene + 2Na + 2C₂H₅OH —(Liq. NH₃)→ cyclohexa-1,4-diene + 2C₂H₅ONa is an example of a · ABC26OR0534

Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Organic Synthesis · Topic: Organic Synthesis – General · Exam: GATE 2000-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The reaction, benzene + 2Na + 2C₂H₅OH —(Liq. NH₃)→ cyclohexa-1,4-diene + 2C₂H₅ONa is an example of a

(a)Birch reduction

(b)Clemmenson reduction

(c)Wolff-Kishner reduction

(d)hydride reduction

Answer

Answer: A ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Sodium in liquid ammonia with an alcohol as proton source is the Birch reduction.

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