Question

An organic compound (A) of molecular formula C₂H₃N on acid hydrolysis gives (B) of molecular formula C₂H₄O₂ calcium salt of (B) gives (C) of molecular formula C₃H₆O. Compound (C) on reduction of hydrazine and sodium ethoxide gives (D) of molecular formula C₃H₈ . Identify A,B,C,D and explain the reaction involved.

Answer 1

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3. Wolf – Kishner reduction

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