what-is-the-significance-of-the-wolf-kishner-reduction-in-organic-synthesis

Question

What is the significance of the Wolf-Kishner reduction in organic synthesis?

Accepted Answer

It converts carbonyl compounds to alkanes without affecting other functional groups.

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It reduces alkynes to alkenes.

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It selectively oxidizes alcohols to carbonyl compounds.

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It converts esters to alcohols.