The reagent used in Clemmenson's reduction is

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The reagent used in Clemmenson's reduction is

ChemistryAldehydes and KetonesCOMEDKCOMEDK 2020

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A alc. $\mathrm{KOH}$
B $a q . \mathrm{KOH}$
C $\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} /$ conc. HCl
D conc. $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} /$ conc. HCl

The reagent used in Clemmenson's reduction is $\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{Hg} /$ conc. HCL. It is used for veduction of carhonyl group to alkanes.

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