Question

Given below are two statements. one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: can be subjected to Wolff-Kishner reduction to give
Reason R: Wolff-Kishner reduction is used to convert into 
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A is true but R is false
• B. ) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• C. A is false but R is true
• D. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the validity of the Assertion and Reason given in the question, let's first understand the Wolff-Kishner reduction.

Concept Explanation:

• The Wolff-Kishner reduction is a chemical reaction used to convert aldehydes and ketones into alkanes.
• This reaction involves the conversion of a carbonyl group (C=O) into a methylene group (CH_2).

Assertion A: The compound can be subjected to Wolff-Kishner reduction to give the product shown.

Reason R: Wolff-Kishner reduction is used to convert a carbonyl group into a methylene group.

Analysis of Assertion:

• The question does not specify which compound is subject to Wolff-Kishner reduction, but refers to the given images.
• The validity of the assertion depends on whether the starting structure is an aldehyde or ketone.
• If the starting structure does not contain a carbonyl group, the Wolff-Kishner reduction cannot be applied.

Analysis of Reason:

• The description given in Reason R is accurate regarding the Wolff-Kishner reduction. It describes the conversion of carbonyls to methylene groups, which is correct.

Conclusion:

• The assertion is false if the starting compound is not an aldehyde or ketone, as it cannot undergo Wolff-Kishner reduction.
• The reason is true because it correctly describes the Wolff-Kishner reduction process.

Correct Option: A is false but R is true.