The most suitable reagent (s) to effect the following transformed is · ABC26OR0595
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Reagents, Reaction Mechanisms & Named Reactions · Topic: Reagents, Reaction Mechanisms & Named Reactions – General · Exam: GATE 2000-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The most suitable reagent (s) to effect the following transformed is 
(a)$\mathrm{N_2H_4}$, KOH heat
(b)TsNHNH$_2$, $\mathrm{CF_3}$COOH
(c)$\mathrm{LiAlH}_{4}$
(d)Na, liq. $\mathrm{NH_3}$
Answer
Answer: A ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Wharton reaction: hydrazine (N₂H₄, base, heat) converts the α,β-epoxy ketone into the transposed allylic alcohol (a).
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