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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -8.1. Aldehydes and ketones
Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of
- A \(LiAlH_4\)
- B \(Zn-Hg\) with \(HCl\)
- C Glycol with \(KOH\)
- D \(H_2\) with \(Pt\) as catalyst
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(Zn-Hg\) with \(HCl\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(\underset{Ketone}{\mathop{>\,C=O\,}}\,\xrightarrow{Zn-Hg/HCl}>\,C{{H}_{2}}\)
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