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Question

Clemmensen reduction of a ketone is carried out in the presence of which of the following?

A

$Zn-Hg$ with $HCl$

B

$LiAlH_4$

C

$H_2$ and $Pt$ as catalyst

D

Glycol with $KOH$

Answer

$Zn-Hg$ with $HCl$

Explanation

Solution

The reducing agent used in Clemmensen reduction is $Zn-Hg$ and $HCl$ .
$\Bigr\rangle C =0 \xrightarrow{Zn-Hg/HCl} \Bigr\rangle CH_2$