Q. The reagent used in Clemmensen’s reduction is
A) $Conc.\ H_{2}SO_{4}$
B) Zn−Hg /conc.HCl
C) aq. KOH
D) alc.KOH
Explanation
(b)
In Clemmensen’s reduction
$Zn - \frac{Hg}{conc}.HCl\$is used
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This method is used to convert carbonyl compound into alkane.
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