MCQ
Clemmenson reduction involves $ > C = O$ to $ > C{H_2}$ in presence of
  • $Zn / Hg$
  • B
    Alcohol
  • C
    $Zn $ dust
  • D
    $Zn$ / alcohol

Answer

Correct option: A.
$Zn / Hg$
a
Clemmenson reduction involves reduction of ketones (or aldehydes) to alkanes using zinc amalgam and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

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