The reagent used in the Wolff-Kishner reduction is

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The reagent used in the Wolff-Kishner reduction is

ChemistryHydrocarbonsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2011

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A $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{NH}_2 / \mathrm{KOH}$
B $\mathrm{H}_2 / \mathrm{Ni}$
C $\mathrm{Sn} / \mathrm{HCl}$
D $\mathrm{LiAlH}_4$

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~N}-\mathrm{NH}_2 / \mathrm{KOH}$

Wolff-Kishner reduction is done by heating the carbonyl compound with a mixture of hydrazine and $\mathrm{KOH}$ in the presence of ethylene glycol.

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