Aldehydes and ketones undergo a chemical reaction known as the Wolf-Kishner reduction, which produces alkanes, which are saturated hydrocarbons. This is accomplished by employing hydrazine (N2H4) and a potent base, which makes it easier to extract the oxygen from the carbonyl group and produces alkanes.
Aldehydes and ketones undergo a chemical reaction known as the Wolf-Kishner reduction, which produces alkanes, which are saturated hydrocarbons. This is accomplished by employing hydrazine (N2H4) and a potent base, which makes it easier to extract the oxygen from the carbonyl group and produces alkanes.