Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs of ‘reagent : corresponding reaction’ is incorrectly matched?

  1. Na metal : Wurtz reaction

  2. Na, C2H5OH, NH3 : Benzoin condensation

  3. H2O2, NaOH : Dakin reaction

  4. ZnCl2, HCl : Lucas reaction

  5. NH2-NH2, NaOH : Wolf-kishner reduction

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Benzoin condensation is a coupling reaction between two aldehydes that allows the preparation of α-hydroxyketones in the presence of CN- and alcohol. The reagents Na, C2H5OH, NH3 are employed in Birch reduction to reduce conjugation.