In Clemmensen's reduction, the catalyst used is

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In Clemmensen's reduction, the catalyst used is

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A $Zn - Hg + Conc . HCl$
B ${NH}_{2} {NH}_{2} + C_{2} H_{5} ONa$
C ${PdCl}_{2} / H_{2} O$
D ${(C_{6} H_{5})}_{3} P + C_{2} H_{5} ONa$

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The correct answer is:

Zn - Hg + Conc . HCl

Zinc amalgam

(Zn - Hg)

and conc.

HCl

is used as a catalyst for Clemmensen's reduction. This reagent converts

> C = O

group to

> {CH}_{2}

group.

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